Colman Junior School
Norwich, NR4 7AU · Norfolk · primary school
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43rd 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.4/10 against 2,104 of them, against 6.2/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 62% | 3.18 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 38% | 2.98 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Colman Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 13.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Lego, Rubiks’ Cube, Chess, Board Games, Printing, Sewing, and Warhammer clubs. Sports include Archery, Tennis, Football, Zumba, and Swimming, alongside Illustration and Yoga. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 209 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 are below the expected standard in maths? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How is the after-school club structured to support pupils with different needs?
What Ofsted said about Colman Junior School
Overview
Pupils “thrive in this friendly and supportive environment” where they feel “safe and valued.” The school has implemented an “ambitious and well-planned curriculum” that helps pupils successfully learn essential knowledge, with staff raising expectations since joining the trust. Inspectors judged the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership as “Good.”
Strengths
- Staff “encourage and care for pupils well,” fostering a culture where children rely on trusted adults.
- The curriculum is “carefully sequenced” to help pupils build on prior knowledge, with teachers undertaking “effective training.”
- Reading is central to learning, helping pupils become “increasingly fluent and accurate readers” through carefully chosen texts.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities “fully access the same ambitious curriculum as their peers” with appropriate adaptations.
- Behaviour is “generally positive,” with pupils following the ‘Colman Way’ to be “ready, respectful and safe.”
Areas to improve
- The school must address gaps in pupils’ “foundational knowledge of handwriting and spelling,” which currently limit their ability to write with “accuracy and clarity.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 28% |
| 2023/24 | 33% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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