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Recreation Road Infant School

Norwich, NR2 3PAPrimaryAges 5–7MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Mar 2025
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
120 1st-choice / 119 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Recreation Road Infant School

Of the 71 parents who responded to Ofsted's Parent View survey between September 2024 and September 2025, 79% said they would recommend Recreation Road Infant School to other families. That's a solid vote of confidence, though it's worth noting that 21% said they wouldn't. The school is clearly popular in Norwich: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 202 applications for 119 places, with 120 families putting it as their first preference. That works out at 1.7 applications for every available spot, so you'd want to have it high on your list. On the specific survey questions, the strongest signals came from happiness and safety – 85% of parents either agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy here, and 86% felt their child is safe. The weakest area was around how the school handles concerns, where 23% disagreed or strongly disagreed that concerns are dealt with properly, though 31% of respondents said the question didn't apply to them.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressRecreation Road, Norwich, Norwich, NR2 3PA
HeadteacherMichael Bunting
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils330
Free School Meals (FSM)7.0%
School Capacity330 / 360 (92% full)

The full report on this school

What 71 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Mar 2025
View Report
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 29 Apr 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibraryPlaying FieldsSports HallSensory RoomGymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundDining HallArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

FootballAthleticsGymnasticsNetballCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubGardeningDramaScience ClubFilm ClubChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Recreation Road Infant School

Recreation Road Infant School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.