Sprowston Infant School
63%
Capacity
130
Pupils
2.9x
Demand
About Sprowston Infant School
Sprowston Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Broadland community, welcoming children from age 4 to 7. The school has 130 pupils on roll, operating at 63% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Sprowston Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rob Edwards, it falls under Norfolk local authority.
Sprowston Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 100 applications for 34 places, making it 2.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 27 were first-preference applications.
Sprowston Infant School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 96% recommending the school (24 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Sprowston Infant School include Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Forest School, Sensory Room, Library, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Football, Tennis, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Coding, Eco Club, Drama and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 25.6%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Broadland, Sprowston 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 | 4 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Recreation Ground Road, Recreation Ground Rd, Norwich, Broadland, NR7 8EW |
| Headteacher | Rob Edwards |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Number of Pupils | 130 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 25.6% |
| School Capacity | 130 / 206 (63% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 May 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (13 May 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Mar 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
24 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
SEN UnitSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed34
100
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
27 families put this school as their 1st choice (27% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Recreation Ground Road, Recreation Ground Rd, Norwich
Broadland, NR7 8EW
Recreation Ground Road, Recreation Ground Rd, Norwich
Broadland, NR7 8EW
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