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Recreation Road Infant School

Recreation Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3PA, Norfolk


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
20.6 / 100
Bottom 21%
Better than 21% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
330
Capacity
360
Ages
57
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to quality education for children aged 5-7. Parent satisfaction is relatively high, with 79% expressing their willingness to recommend the school. However, the LocaleIQ score indicates that it performs better than only 21% of schools, suggesting there may be areas for improvement in comparison to peers.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 11 March 2025
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
Parent View (71 responses)
3.5
Bullying is dealt withParent View publishes % who disagree that bullying is dealt with — lower is better. Bar shows room for improvement (100% − disagree).
11% disagree
My child feels safe
86%
My child is happy
85%
School keeps me informed
85%
My child makes good progress
80%
School supports development
80%
Good range of extra-curricular
79%
I'd recommend this school
79%
Progress is communicated
76%
Behaviour is good
73%
Good range of subjects
69%
School has high expectations
58%
School responds to concerns
44%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British71.5%
White Other7.0%
Mixed W+Asian5.8%
Mixed Other2.7%
Other2.7%
Mixed W+B African2.4%
Asian Chinese1.8%
Asian Other1.5%
Asian Indian0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Black African0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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52.62848, 1.26993 · NR2 3PA

School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN134964
School typeCommunity school

Frequently asked questions
What is Recreation Road Infant School rated by Ofsted?

Recreation Road Infant School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 March 2025.

Is Recreation Road Infant School a good school?

Recreation Road Infant School scores 20.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 21% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.

What do parents say about Recreation Road Infant School?

Based on 71 Ofsted Parent View responses, Recreation Road Infant School receives a satisfaction score of 70% across all parent survey questions.

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