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Sprowston Infant School

Broadland, NR7 8EWPrimaryAges 4–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2025
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
27 1st-choice / 34 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Sprowston Infant School

Sprowston Infant School is a state primary for children aged 4 to 7, and it is currently significantly under-enrolled. With 130 pupils on roll against a capacity of 206, the school has room to grow. That spare capacity is notable given the level of demand: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 100 applications for 34 places and was oversubscribed, with 27 first-preference offers made. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 25.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools and suggests the school serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage. The school is mixed, non-religious, and led by headteacher Rob Edwards. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in May 2025, confirmed that standards were maintained at Good, a rating the school has held consistently across its last two graded inspections.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressRecreation Ground Road, Recreation Ground Rd, Norwich, Broadland, NR7 8EW
HeadteacherRob Edwards
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils130
Free School Meals (FSM)25.6%
School Capacity130 / 206 (63% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 May 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (13 May 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 10 Mar 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Sports HallICT SuitePlaying FieldsMusic RoomsForest SchoolSensory RoomLibraryOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

GymnasticsFootballTennisCross CountryCricketAthleticsRounders

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubCodingEco ClubDramaChoir

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

SEND Support

SEN Unit
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingSEN Unit

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sprowston Infant School

Sprowston 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.