Dowson First School is a primary school in Norwich, serving pupils aged 5 to 8. The school is a community school 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.
Dowson First School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Valpy Avenue, Norwich, NR3 2EY |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Norfolk |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Selene Sawyer |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 120966 |
| Age Range: | 5 - 8 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 150 |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 3out of 4 | 2,183 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dowson First School Valpy Avenue , Mile Cross NR3 2EY | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norman First and Nursery School, Norwich Brasier Road , Mile Cross NR3 2QU | - not rated | 662 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mile Cross Primary School Braiser Road , Mile Cross NR3 2QU | 4out of 4 | 773 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wensum Junior School Turner Road , NR2 4HB | - not rated | 939 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wensum Junior School Turner Road , NR2 4HB | 2out of 4 | 939 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mile Cross Middle School Valpy Avenue , NR3 2EY | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Catton Grove Middle School Weston Road , NR3 3TP | - not rated | 1,517 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill View Middle School, Norwich Gentry Place , NR5 8XZ | - not rated | 2,264 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkman Middle School, Norwich Clarkson Road , NR5 8ED | - not rated | 2,265 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bignold Middle School Wessex Street , NR2 2SP | - not rated | 2,684 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sewell Park Academy St Clement's Hill , NR3 4BX | 3out of 4 | 1,929 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sewell Park College St Clement's Hill , NR3 4BX | - not rated | 1,929 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jane Austen College 46-48 Colegate , NR3 1DD | 4out of 4 | 2,170 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hellesdon High School 187 Middletons Lane , Hellesdon NR6 5SB | 2out of 4 | 2,183 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hellesdon High School 187 Middletons Lane , Hellesdon NR6 5SB | - not rated | 2,183 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School The Old Fire Station , 30 Bethel Street NR2 1NR | - not rated | 2,447 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Balloon - Norwich 289 Drayton Road , NR3 2PW | - not rated | 318 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited 147 Dereham Road , NR2 3TA | - not rated | 1,379 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lonsdale School Earlham Road , NR2 3RF | - not rated | 1,791 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Red Balloon Educational Trust-Norfolk 76 Earlham Road , NR2 3DF | - not rated | 1,824 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Parkside School, Norwich College Road , NR2 3JA | 4out of 4 | 2,103 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.