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Colman Junior School

Primary · Academy converter · Norwich, NR4 7AU

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National ranking

Key stage 2 2024/25

#7,129 of 15,057

Similar to most schools in England

Ranked by pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Colman Junior School Ofsted rating

Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 10 Jun 2025

Area360 rating
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

School facts

PhasePrimary
TypeAcademy converter
Ages7 to 11
Pupils209 of 270 places
GenderMixed
Head teacherGeorgia Guy
TrustUNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Local authorityNorfolk
Opened01 Apr 2024
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 150665.

Key stage 2 results

2024/25

Year 6 results in national curriculum tests and teacher assessments. The expected standard is the level pupils should reach by the end of primary school.

MeasureThis schoolNorfolkEngland
Expected standard in reading, writing and maths65%56%63%
Higher standard in reading, writing and maths13%5%8%
Average reading score104105106
Average maths score105103105
Average grammar, punctuation and spelling score102103105
Expected standard in reading72%72%76%
Expected standard in writing89%66%73%
Expected standard in maths76%69%75%
Pupils taking tests54--

Source: DfE, Compare school performance, Compare school performance 2024-2025.

Pupils

2025/26
MeasureThis school
Pupils209
Girls105
Boys104
Eligible for free school meals34%
First language not English37.3%
SEN support29
EHC plan12
Average class size26.1

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Pupils ethnicity

2025/26

Pupils ethnicity

White British
57.9%
Other White
12%
African
9.1%
Other mixed
3.8%
Other ethnic group
3.8%
Indian
2.4%
Pakistani
2.4%
Bangladeshi
2.4%
White and Black African
1.4%
Other Asian
1.4%

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Attendance

2025/26

Share of possible sessions missed. Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means missing 50% or more.

MeasureThis schoolNorfolkEngland
Overall absence5.4%5.3%5.1%
Persistent absence12.3%13.2%13.2%
Severe absence0.5%1.3%1%

Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

Capacity

2024/25
MeasureThis school
School places270
Pupils on roll220
Unfilled places18.5%

Source: DfE, School capacity, Academic year 2024/25, published 19 Mar 2026.

Teachers and staff

2025/26
MeasureThis school
Pupils per teacher21.9
Pupils per adult11.2
Teachers (FTE)9.56
Teaching assistants (FTE)8.06
Support staff (FTE)13.16
Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/2514.2
Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/258.5
Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/251.8
Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/253.9

Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.

Suspensions and exclusions

2024/25
MeasureThis school
Suspension rate8.2%
Pupils with one or more suspensions4.5%
Permanent exclusion rate0.5%
Permanent exclusions1

Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.

Nearby schools

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Schools near Colman Junior School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryColman Infant SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.3 miPrimarySt Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.5 miPrimaryBluebell Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.6 miNot applicableNorwich High School for Girls GDSTOther independent school
Unrated
0.6 miPrimaryAvenue Junior SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.6 miPrimaryRecreation Road Infant SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.8 miSecondaryCity of Norwich School, An Ormiston AcademyAcademy converter
Good
0.8 miSecondaryCity Academy NorwichAcademy sponsor led
Requires improvement
0.9 miPrimaryEaton Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.9 miNot applicableTown Close Co-Educational Preparatory SchoolOther independent school
Unrated

Frequently asked questions about Colman Junior School

What is Colman Junior School's Ofsted rating?

Colman Junior School is rated Good, last inspected on 10 Jun 2025. Recent Ofsted inspections have no single overall grade, so Area360 summarises the inspection grades.

How does Colman Junior School rank in England?

Colman Junior School ranks 7,129 of 15,057 schools in England for Key stage 2 2024/25 (similar to most schools).

How many pupils attend Colman Junior School?

Colman Junior School has 209 pupils aged 7 to 11, with capacity for 270.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.