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Colman Junior School
South Park Avenue, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7AU, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
23.7 / 100
Bottom 24%
Better than 24% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
220
Capacity
240
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in Key Stage 2, this primary school boasts a 65% rate of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 50% nationally. However, parent satisfaction is relatively low, with only 53% recommending the school, indicating potential areas for improvement in community engagement and communication. Overall, while academic outcomes are promising, prospective parents may want to explore the reasons behind the mixed feedback from families.
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Last inspected: 10 June 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 65% | Top 50% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Parent View (47 responses)
★★★★3.1
School keeps me informed
100%
Good range of subjects
81%
My child feels safe
75%
My child is happy
68%
Good range of extra-curricular
66%
Progress is communicated
64%
School has high expectations
60%
My child makes good progress
57%
Behaviour is good
53%
I'd recommend this school
53%
School responds to concerns
51%
School supports development
47%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British60.9%
White Other10.9%
Black African5.9%
Mixed Other5.0%
Other3.6%
Asian Indian2.7%
Asian Chinese2.3%
Asian Bangladeshi2.3%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Asian Other1.4%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Location
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52.62044, 1.26272 · NR4 7AU
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN150665
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.colmanschools.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Colman Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Colman Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 June 2025.
Is Colman Junior School a good school?
Colman Junior School scores 23.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 24% 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 Colman Junior School?
Based on 47 Ofsted Parent View responses, Colman Junior School receives a satisfaction score of 61% across all parent survey questions.
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