Garrick Green Infant School is a primary school in Norwich, serving pupils aged 4 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.
Garrick Green Infant School currently has around 143 pupils on roll, which is about 79% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.3% boys and 51.7% girls. Around 14.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 13.7%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (79.7%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Garrick Green, Norwich, NR6 7AL |
| Website: | https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/garrickgreen |
| Telephone: | 01603409078 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Norfolk |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Sarah Waterfield |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 143460 |
Ofsted inspection date: 01/10/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 180 |
| Number of Pupils: | 143 |
| Number of Boys: | 69 |
| Number of Girls: | 74 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 13.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 79.70% | 114 |
| Other White | 7.70% | 11 |
| Indian | 2.80% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.10% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 2.10% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 1.40% | 2 |
| Other Mixed | 1.40% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.70% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.70% | 1 |
| African | 0.70% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.70% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrick Green Infant School Garrick Green , Old Catton NR6 7AL | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Garrick Green Infant School Garrick Green , Old Catton NR6 7AL | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Catton CofE VC Junior School Church Street , Old Catton NR6 7DS | 3out of 4 | 375 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lodge Lane Infant School Lodge Lane , Old Catton NR6 7HL | 3out of 4 | 575 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lodge Lane Infant School Lodge Lane , Old Catton NR6 7HL | - not rated | 575 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catton Grove Middle School Weston Road , NR3 3TP | - not rated | 1,440 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mile Cross Middle School Valpy Avenue , NR3 2EY | - not rated | 2,955 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 | 2,047 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sewell Park College St Clement's Hill , NR3 4BX | - not rated | 2,047 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sprowston Community Academy Cannerby Lane , Sprowston NR7 8NE | 3out of 4 | 2,450 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sprowston Community High School Cannerby Lane , Sprowston NR7 8NE | - not rated | 2,450 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hellesdon High School 187 Middletons Lane , Hellesdon NR6 5SB | 2out of 4 | 3,077 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hall School St Faith's Road , Old Catton NR6 7AD | 3out of 4 | 526 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Include School Norfolk 27 Hurricane Way , Airport Industrial Estate NR6 6HE | - not rated | 874 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's School George Hill , Old Catton NR6 7DE | - not rated | 931 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nor07 - Norfolk Reintergration Include , 43 Crome Road NR3 4RG | - not rated | 2,828 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Red Balloon - Norwich 289 Drayton Road , NR3 2PW | - not rated | 2,840 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.