Heather Avenue Infant School
68%
Capacity
114
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About Heather Avenue Infant School
Heather Avenue Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Broadland community, welcoming children from age 5 to 7. The school has 114 pupils on roll, operating at 68% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Heather Avenue Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Stacey Coleman, it falls under Norfolk local authority.
Heather Avenue Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 62 applications for 25 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 25 were first-preference applications.
Heather Avenue Infant School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 80% recommending the school (30 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 2 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Heather Avenue Infant School include Library, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Dance, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Coding, Art Club, Drama and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.7%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Broadland, Heather Avenue 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 | Heather Avenue, Norwich, Broadland, NR6 6LT |
| Headteacher | Stacey Coleman |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Number of Pupils | 114 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.7% |
| School Capacity | 114 / 168 (68% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Oct 2024Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
30 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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed25
62
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
25 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Heather Avenue, Norwich
Broadland, NR6 6LT
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