Sparhawk Infant School & Nursery
114%
Capacity
205
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About Sparhawk Infant School & Nursery
Sparhawk Infant School & Nursery is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Broadland community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 205 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (114% of 180 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Heidi Jordan, it falls under Norfolk local authority.
Sparhawk Infant School & Nursery is a popular choice with families — it received 133 applications for 49 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 42 were first-preference applications.
Sparhawk Infant School & Nursery parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 82% recommending the school (17 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Sparhawk Infant School & Nursery include Sensory Room, Forest School, Library, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Cricket, Gymnastics, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Art Club, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Broadland, Sparhawk Infant School & Nursery 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 | 3 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Sparhawk Avenue, Norwich, Broadland, NR7 8BU |
| Headteacher | Heidi Jordan |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Number of Pupils | 205 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.8% |
| School Capacity | 205 / 180 (114% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Feb 2025Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (26 Feb 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 2 Dec 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
17 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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed49
133
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
42 families put this school as their 1st choice (32% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Sparhawk Avenue, Norwich
Broadland, NR7 8BU
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