SchoolScoresColman Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
South Park Avenue, Norwich, NR4 7AU
01603 508530 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 10 June 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
47 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Norwich comparisons use the 94 of its 142 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 48 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Norwich | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 91st highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 1% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 91st highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 3% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 92nd highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 1% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 53% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 29 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 49th highest of 56 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 7% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 31% | 56% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 43 parents who had raised a concern 84th highest of 91 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 5% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 56% | 80% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 14 parents of children with SEND 20th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 21% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 57% | 73% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 90th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 2% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 53%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 21%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Norwich figures pool parents at the Norwich schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
54 pupils in this year group.
65% — 9 points above the Norfolk average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 65% | 56% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 13% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 72% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 89% | 66% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 76% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 6 places for hearing impairment. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 17th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 78% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 37.7% | 23.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 37th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 84% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.5% | 4.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 94th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 35% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.3% | 15.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 12th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 83% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 37.7% | 15.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 92nd lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 37% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.5% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 119th lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 22% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 17.4% | 12.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 105th lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 8% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 8.2 | 5.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 119th lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 4% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.45% | 0.10% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 35th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 66% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.9 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 34th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 58% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.2 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 10th highest of 115 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 96% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 40.1% | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Colman Infant School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bluebell Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Avenue Junior School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Recreation Road Infant School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Eaton Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bignold Primary School and Nursery 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited 1.1 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Henderson Green Primary Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- West Earlham Infant and Nursery School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed 2024
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Colman Junior School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 10 June 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Colman Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 3 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Colman Junior School?
53% of the 47 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Colman Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 150665.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.