Recreation Road Infant School
92%
Capacity
330
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Recreation Road Infant School
Recreation Road 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 330 pupils on roll and is well-filled (92% of 360 places).
Ofsted has rated Recreation Road Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Michael Bunting, it falls under Norfolk local authority.
Recreation Road Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 202 applications for 119 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 120 were first-preference applications.
Recreation Road Infant School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (1.7/5 from 9 parents), and parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 79% recommending the school (71 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Recreation Road Infant School include Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Athletics, Gymnastics, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Gardening, Drama, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Norwich, Recreation Road 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 | Recreation Road, Norwich, Norwich, NR2 3PA |
| Headteacher | Michael Bunting |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Number of Pupils | 330 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.0% |
| School Capacity | 330 / 360 (92% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Mar 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 29 Apr 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
71 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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed119
202
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
120 families put this school as their 1st choice (59% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Recreation Road, Norwich
Norwich, NR2 3PA
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