Colby Primary School
Norwich, NR11 7EA · Norfolk · primary school
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98th of 281 primary schools in Norfolk we can score, 343 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 2,153 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.9/10 among them, against 6.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.11 |
| Ofsted | 13 | 35% | 0.45 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Colby Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 4.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. An inspection in June 2026 used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.9 out of 10 among them, against 6.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join a choir, play recorders and handbells, and participate in the Norfolk Big Sing. Sports include Tag Rugby, Athletics, Dodgeball, Gymnastics, Dance, Cricket, Hockey and Swimming. A breakfast club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 140 pupils against a stated capacity of 150. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to improve results in the similar-intake comparison group? How does the breakfast club integrate with the morning routine?
What Ofsted said about Colby Primary School
Overview
Colby Primary School is a small primary where leaders and governors have strengthened the school’s capacity to improve following recent changes. The report highlights a positive culture where pupils feel safe, behave well, and achieve well from their starting points, with attendance and behaviour rated at a strong standard.
Strengths
- Attendance is consistently high, with persistent absence remaining below the national average.
- Pupils demonstrate strong attitudes to learning, showing "integrity and perseverance" and forming positive relationships with staff.
- The personal development programme is well-planned, helping pupils develop confidence, resilience, and local safety knowledge.
- Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, achieve well and are appropriately prepared for the next stage of education.
- Staff wellbeing is a strength, with leaders taking steps to reduce unnecessary workload burdens.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should strengthen support so that curriculum end points, particularly in early writing, are more clearly defined and understood.
- Leaders should further develop early years continuous provision to ensure children have consistently purposeful opportunities to deepen their learning.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 89% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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