Colman Infant School, based in Norwich, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 5 to 7. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Colman Infant School currently has around 128 pupils on roll, which is about 71% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 59.4% boys and 40.6% girls. Around 23.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 1 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (62.5%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Colman Road, Norwich, NR4 7AW |
| Website: | www.colmanschools.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01603508530 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Norfolk |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Georgia Guy |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 150666 |
Ofsted inspection date: 29/04/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 180 |
| Number of Pupils: | 128 |
| Number of Boys: | 76 |
| Number of Girls: | 52 |
| White British | 62.50% | 80 |
| Other White | 9.40% | 12 |
| Other Mixed | 5.50% | 7 |
| African | 5.50% | 7 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 4.70% | 6 |
| Bangladeshi | 3.90% | 5 |
| Indian | 3.10% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 2.30% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 0.80% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.80% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.80% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.80% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 3out of 4 | 2,477 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colman Infant School Colman Road , NR4 7AW | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colman Infant School Colman Road , NR4 7AW | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colman Junior School South Park Avenue , NR4 7AU | - not rated | 231 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colman Junior School South Park Avenue , NR4 7AU | - not rated | 231 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School Jessopp Road , NR2 3QB | - not rated | 490 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fairway Middle School Purtingay Close , NR4 6HU | - not rated | 1,547 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackdale Middle School, Norwich Bluebell Road , NR4 7LN | - not rated | 1,587 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bignold Middle School Wessex Street , NR2 2SP | - not rated | 1,614 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Harford Community Middle School Locksley Road , NR4 6LG | - not rated | 2,178 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakenham Middle School Hospital Lane , NR1 2HW | - not rated | 2,448 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy Eaton Road , NR4 6PP | 3out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Norwich School Eaton Road , NR4 6PP | - not rated | 1,175 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy Norwich 299 Bluebell Road , NR4 7LP | 2out of 4 | 1,620 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlham High School Earlham Road , NR4 7NU | - not rated | 1,758 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hewett Academy Cecil Road , NR1 2PL | 3out of 4 | 1,852 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich City College of Further and Higher Education Ipswich Road , NR2 2LJ | - not rated | 1,530 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School The Old Fire Station , 30 Bethel Street NR2 1NR | - not rated | 2,044 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Clare School South Park Avenue , NR4 7AU | 4out of 4 | 130 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwich High School for Girls GDST 95 Newmarket Road , Norwich NR2 2HU | - not rated | 782 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Eaton Hall School, Norwich Pettus Road , NR4 7BU | - not rated | 826 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Eaton Hall Specialist Academy Pettus Road , NR4 7BU | 3out of 4 | 826 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Stretton School at West Lodge 1 Albemarle Road , NR2 2DF | - not rated | 951 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.