SchoolScoresColby Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Bridge Road, Colby, Norwich, NR11 7EA
01263 733381 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 16 June 2026 , published 16 July 2026.
In short: 2 strong, 5 expected, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
28 pupils in this year group.
75% — 19 points above the Norfolk average, and 13 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 75% | 56% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 96% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 75% | 66% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 96% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 103 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Norfolk. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 16 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 16 |
| Of those, offered a place | 16 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 35 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.2 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 138th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 7% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.2% | 23.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 75th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 59% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.4% | 4.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 93rd highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 36% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.3% | 15.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 79th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 36% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.5% | 15.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 95% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.3% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 4th lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 98% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 2.3% | 12.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 30th lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 57% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.7 | 5.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 36th lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 49% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.10% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 105th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 15% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 16.7 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 65th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 39% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.1 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 98th highest of 115 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 16.7%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Erpingham Voluntary Controlled CofE Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 expected, 4 needs attention, 2 urgent improvement
- Millfield Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion) · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Michael's CofE VA Primary and Nursery School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- Swanton Abbott Community Primary School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Colby Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Colby Primary School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 16 June 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 2 strong, 5 expected, and safeguarding was met.
How did Colby Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 13 points above the England average of 62%.
Is Colby Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 16 families put Colby Primary School as their first choice for 16 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 16 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 120798.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.