Colman Infant School
71%
Capacity
128
Pupils
4.5x
Demand
About Colman Infant School
Colman Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Norwich community, welcoming children from age 5 to 7. The school has 128 pupils on roll, operating at 71% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Colman Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Georgia Guy, it falls under Norfolk local authority.
Colman Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 109 applications for 24 places, making it 4.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 23 were first-preference applications.
Colman Infant School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 78% recommending the school (32 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Colman Infant School include Playing Fields, Forest School, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Dance, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Science Club, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 23.4%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Norwich, Colman Infant School is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Colman Road, Norwich, Norwich, NR4 7AW |
| Headteacher | Georgia Guy |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Number of Pupils | 128 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 23.4% |
| School Capacity | 128 / 180 (71% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Apr 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
32 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed24
109
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
23 families put this school as their 1st choice (21% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Colman Road, Norwich
Norwich, NR4 7AW
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