Schools

Colton, Norfolk

NR9 5DG
South Norfolk District

How are the local primary and secondary schools performing?

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1.5MILES

Barford Primary School School

Chapel Street, Barford,
Norwich, NR9 4AB

Barford Primary School School is a Primary Community school in postcode NR9 4AB, Norwich.

School status	Open
School Type	Community school (Maintained school)
Phase of Education	Primary
Pupil Ages	4 - 11 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	Does not apply
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Local Authority	Norfolk
Ofsted Rating	Good
Last Ofsted Inspection	09-05-2018

1.9MILES

The Lighthouse School

Easton House, 107 Dereham Road, Easton,
Norwich, NR9 5ES

The Lighthouse School is a Secondary Other independent special school in postcode NR9 5ES, Norwich.

School status	Open
School Type	Other independent special school (Special school)
Phase of Education	Secondary
Pupil Ages	11 - 17 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	None
Admissions Policy
Local Authority	Norfolk
Ofsted Rating
Last Ofsted Inspection

1.9MILES

Barnham Broom Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School School

Norwich Road, Barnham Broom,
Norwich, NR9 4BU

Barnham Broom Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School School is a Primary Voluntary aided school in postcode NR9 4BU, Norwich.

School status	Open
School Type	Voluntary aided school (Maintained school)
Phase of Education	Primary
Pupil Ages	4 - 11 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	Church of England
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Local Authority	Norfolk
Ofsted Rating	Good
Last Ofsted Inspection	09-05-2018

2MILES

St Peter's CofE Primary Academy, Easton School

Marlingford Road, Easton,
Norwich, NR9 5AD

St Peter's CofE Primary Academy, Easton School is a Primary Academy converter school in postcode NR9 5AD, Norwich.

School status	Open
School Type	Academy converter (Academy)
Phase of Education	Primary
Pupil Ages	4 - 11 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	Church of England
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Local Authority	Norfolk
Ofsted Rating
Last Ofsted Inspection

2.2MILES

The Bridge Easton School

Bawburgh Road,
Easton, NR9 5EA

The Bridge Easton School is a Primary & Secondary Free schools special in postcode NR9 5EA, Easton.

School status	Open
School Type	Free schools special (Special school)
Phase of Education	Primary & Secondary
Pupil Ages	4 - 19 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	None
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Local Authority	Norfolk
Ofsted Rating
Last Ofsted Inspection

2.6MILES

Hockering Church of England Primary Academy School

The Street, Hockering,
Dereham, NR20 3HN

Hockering Church of England Primary Academy School is a Primary Academy converter school in postcode NR20 3HN, Dereham.

School status	Open
School Type	Academy converter (Academy)
Phase of Education	Primary
Pupil Ages	4 - 11 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	Church of England
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Local Authority	Norfolk
Ofsted Rating	Good
Last Ofsted Inspection	14-02-2019

3.3MILES

Queen's Hill Primary School School

Kestrel Avenue, Queen's Hills, Costessey
Norwich, NR8 5FT

Queen's Hill Primary School School is a Primary Community school in postcode NR8 5FT, Norwich.

School status	Open
School Type	Community school (Maintained school)
Phase of Education	Primary
Pupil Ages	4 - 11 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	Does not apply
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Local Authority	Norfolk
Ofsted Rating	Good
Last Ofsted Inspection	29-03-2023

3.4MILES

Mattishall Primary School School

Dereham Road, Mattishall,
Dereham, NR20 3AA

Mattishall Primary School School is a Primary Academy sponsor led school in postcode NR20 3AA, Dereham.

School status	Open
School Type	Academy sponsor led (Academy)
Phase of Education	Primary
Pupil Ages	4 - 11 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	Does not apply
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Local Authority	Norfolk
Ofsted Rating	Requires improvement
Last Ofsted Inspection	15-09-2021

3.5MILES

The Bawburgh School School

Hockering Lane, Bawburgh, The Bawburgh School
Norwich, NR9 3LR

The Bawburgh School School is a Primary Community school in postcode NR9 3LR, Norwich.

School status	Open
School Type	Community school (Maintained school)
Phase of Education	Primary
Pupil Ages	4 - 11 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	Does not apply
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Local Authority	Norfolk
Ofsted Rating	Good
Last Ofsted Inspection	13-03-2019

3.9MILES

Langley Preparatory School At Taverham Hall School

Taverham Park, Taverham,
Norwich, NR8 6HU

Langley Preparatory School At Taverham Hall School is a Primary & Secondary Other independent school in postcode NR8 6HU, Norwich.

School status	Open
School Type	Other independent school (Independent school)
Phase of Education	Primary & Secondary
Pupil Ages	0 - 13 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	None
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Local Authority	Norfolk
Ofsted Rating
Last Ofsted Inspection

4.1MILES

Little Melton Primary School School

School Lane, Little Melton,
Norwich, NR9 3AD

Little Melton Primary School School is a Primary Community school in postcode NR9 3AD, Norwich.

School status	Open
School Type	Community school (Maintained school)
Phase of Education	Primary
Pupil Ages	5 - 11 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	Does not apply
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Local Authority	Norfolk
Ofsted Rating	Outstanding
Last Ofsted Inspection	24-01-2023

4.3MILES

St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Costessey School

Westend, Old Costessey,
Norwich, NR8 5AG

St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Costessey School is a Primary Academy converter school in postcode NR8 5AG, Norwich.

School status	Open
School Type	Academy converter (Academy)
Phase of Education	Primary
Pupil Ages	3 - 11 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Local Authority	Norfolk
Ofsted Rating	Good
Last Ofsted Inspection	12-02-2019

4.3MILES

Chapel Break Infant School School

Thurlby Road, Chapel Break, Bowthorpe
Norwich, NR5 9LU

Chapel Break Infant School School is a Primary Community school in postcode NR5 9LU, Norwich.

School status	Open
School Type	Community school (Maintained school)
Phase of Education	Primary
Pupil Ages	5 - 7 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	Does not apply
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Local Authority	Norfolk
Ofsted Rating	Outstanding
Last Ofsted Inspection	08-12-2023

4.4MILES

Nightingale Infant & Nursery School School

Nightingale Drive, Taverham,
Norwich, NR8 6LA

Nightingale Infant & Nursery School School is a Primary Academy sponsor led school in postcode NR8 6LA, Norwich.

School status	Open
School Type	Academy sponsor led (Academy)
Phase of Education	Primary
Pupil Ages	2 - 7 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	Does not apply
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Local Authority	Norfolk
Ofsted Rating	Good
Last Ofsted Inspection	24-05-2023

4.4MILES

Taverham High School School

Beech Avenue, Taverham,
Norwich, NR8 6HP

Taverham High School School is a Secondary Academy converter school in postcode NR8 6HP, Norwich.

School status	Open
School Type	Academy converter (Academy)
Phase of Education	Secondary
Pupil Ages	11 - 18 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	Does not apply
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Local Authority	Norfolk
Ofsted Rating	Good
Last Ofsted Inspection	17-05-2023

4.4MILES

Taverham VC CE Junior School School

Taverham Road, Taverham,
Norwich, NR8 6SX

Taverham VC CE Junior School School is a Primary Voluntary controlled school in postcode NR8 6SX, Norwich.

School status	Open
School Type	Voluntary controlled school (Maintained school)
Phase of Education	Primary
Pupil Ages	7 - 11 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	Church of England
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Local Authority	Norfolk
Ofsted Rating	Good
Last Ofsted Inspection	22-11-2023

4.5MILES

Hethersett VC Primary School School

22 Queen's Road, Hethersett,
Norwich, NR9 3DB

Hethersett VC Primary School School is a Primary Voluntary controlled school in postcode NR9 3DB, Norwich.

School status	Open
School Type	Voluntary controlled school (Maintained school)
Phase of Education	Primary
Pupil Ages	4 - 11 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	Church of England
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Local Authority	Norfolk
Ofsted Rating	Good
Last Ofsted Inspection	25-05-2017

4.5MILES

Ormiston Victory Academy School

Middleton Crescent, Costessey,
Norwich, NR5 0PX

Ormiston Victory Academy School is a Secondary Academy sponsor led school in postcode NR5 0PX, Norwich.

School status	Open
School Type	Academy sponsor led (Academy)
Phase of Education	Secondary
Pupil Ages	11 - 18 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	Does not apply
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Local Authority	Norfolk
Ofsted Rating	Outstanding
Last Ofsted Inspection	15-05-2013

4.5MILES

St Michael's VA Junior School School

Astley Road, Chapel Break, Bowthorpe
Norwich, NR5 9LA

St Michael's VA Junior School School is a Primary Voluntary aided school in postcode NR5 9LA, Norwich.

School status	Open
School Type	Voluntary aided school (Maintained school)
Phase of Education	Primary
Pupil Ages	7 - 11 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	Church of England
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Local Authority	Norfolk
Ofsted Rating	Good
Last Ofsted Inspection	22-02-2023

4.5MILES

Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham School

Sheffield Road,
Wymondham, NR18 0HL

Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham School is a Primary Community school in postcode NR18 0HL, Wymondham.

School status	Open
School Type	Community school (Maintained school)
Phase of Education	Primary
Pupil Ages	3 - 11 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	Does not apply
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Local Authority	Norfolk
Ofsted Rating	Outstanding
Last Ofsted Inspection	14-06-2018

4.6MILES

Banks House School School

Bright House, 51 Wendene, Bowthorpe
Norwich, NR5 9HA

Banks House School School is a Secondary Other independent special school in postcode NR5 9HA, Norwich.

School status	Open
School Type	Other independent special school (Special school)
Phase of Education	Secondary
Pupil Ages	13 - 19 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	None
Admissions Policy
Local Authority	Norfolk
Ofsted Rating	Requires improvement
Last Ofsted Inspection	17-11-2022

4.6MILES

Costessey Primary School School

Three Mile Lane, Costessey,
Norwich, NR5 0RR

Costessey Primary School School is a Primary Academy converter school in postcode NR5 0RR, Norwich.

School status	Open
School Type	Academy converter (Academy)
Phase of Education	Primary
Pupil Ages	4 - 11 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	Does not apply
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Local Authority	Norfolk
Ofsted Rating	Good
Last Ofsted Inspection	28-06-2023

4.7MILES

Robert Kett Primary School School

Hewitts Lane,
Wymondham, NR18 0LS

Robert Kett Primary School School is a Primary Foundation school in postcode NR18 0LS, Wymondham.

School status	Closed
School Type	Foundation school (Maintained school)
Phase of Education	Primary
Pupil Ages	4 - 11 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	None
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Local Authority	Norfolk
Ofsted Rating	Requires improvement
Last Ofsted Inspection	09-03-2022

4.7MILES

Ghost Hill Infant and Nursery School School

Eastfield, Taverham,
Norwich, NR8 6PJ

Ghost Hill Infant and Nursery School School is a Primary Academy converter school in postcode NR8 6PJ, Norwich.

School status	Open
School Type	Academy converter (Academy)
Phase of Education	Primary
Pupil Ages	3 - 7 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	Does not apply
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Local Authority	Norfolk
Ofsted Rating	Outstanding
Last Ofsted Inspection	06-12-2023

4.8MILES

Wymondham High Academy School

Folly Road,
Wymondham, NR18 0QT

Wymondham High Academy School is a Secondary Academy converter school in postcode NR18 0QT, Wymondham.

School status	Open
School Type	Academy converter (Academy)
Phase of Education	Secondary
Pupil Ages	11 - 18 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	Does not apply
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Local Authority	Norfolk
Ofsted Rating	Good
Last Ofsted Inspection	27-09-2023

5.1MILES

Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery School School

Rawley Road, Bowthorpe,
Norwich, NR5 9AP

Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery School School is a Primary Voluntary aided school in postcode NR5 9AP, Norwich.

School status	Open
School Type	Voluntary aided school (Maintained school)
Phase of Education	Primary
Pupil Ages	3 - 7 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	Church of England
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Local Authority	Norfolk
Ofsted Rating	Outstanding
Last Ofsted Inspection	06-03-2019

5.2MILES

Yaxham Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School School

Norwich Road, Yaxham,
Dereham, NR19 1RU

Yaxham Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School School is a Primary Voluntary aided school in postcode NR19 1RU, Dereham.

School status	Closed
School Type	Voluntary aided school (Maintained school)
Phase of Education	Primary
Pupil Ages	4 - 11 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	Church of England
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Local Authority	Norfolk
Ofsted Rating	Good
Last Ofsted Inspection	11-01-2023

5.2MILES

Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery School

Hackford Road, Wicklewood,
Wymondham, NR18 9QJ

Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery School is a Primary Foundation school in postcode NR18 9QJ, Wymondham.

School status	Open
School Type	Foundation school (Maintained school)
Phase of Education	Primary
Pupil Ages	2 - 11 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	None
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Local Authority	Norfolk
Ofsted Rating	Outstanding
Last Ofsted Inspection	05-03-2015

5.2MILES

Great Witchingham Church of England Primary Academy School

The Street, Lenwade,
Norwich, NR9 5SD

Great Witchingham Church of England Primary Academy School is a Primary Academy converter school in postcode NR9 5SD, Norwich.

School status	Open
School Type	Academy converter (Academy)
Phase of Education	Primary
Pupil Ages	4 - 11 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	Church of England
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Local Authority	Norfolk
Ofsted Rating	Good
Last Ofsted Inspection	15-01-2019

5.2MILES

Garvestone Community Primary School School

Dereham Road, Garvestone,
Norwich, NR9 4AD

Garvestone Community Primary School School is a Primary Academy converter school in postcode NR9 4AD, Norwich.

School status	Open
School Type	Academy converter (Academy)
Phase of Education	Primary
Pupil Ages	4 - 11 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	Does not apply
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Local Authority	Norfolk
Ofsted Rating	Good
Last Ofsted Inspection	15-01-2020

5.2MILES

Browick Road Primary and Nursery School School

8 - 12 Browick Road,
Wymondham, NR18 0QW

Browick Road Primary and Nursery School School is a Primary Community school in postcode NR18 0QW, Wymondham.

School status	Open
School Type	Community school (Maintained school)
Phase of Education	Primary
Pupil Ages	2 - 11 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	Does not apply
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Local Authority	Norfolk
Ofsted Rating	Outstanding
Last Ofsted Inspection	10-07-2013

5.3MILES

Drayton Community Infant School School

School Road, Drayton,
Norwich, NR8 6EP

Drayton Community Infant School School is a Primary Academy sponsor led school in postcode NR8 6EP, Norwich.

School status	Open
School Type	Academy sponsor led (Academy)
Phase of Education	Primary
Pupil Ages	5 - 7 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	Does not apply
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Local Authority	Norfolk
Ofsted Rating	Requires improvement
Last Ofsted Inspection	12-05-2022

5.4MILES

Drayton CofE Junior School School

School Road, Drayton,
Norwich, NR8 6EF

Drayton CofE Junior School School is a Primary Voluntary controlled school in postcode NR8 6EF, Norwich.

School status	Open
School Type	Voluntary controlled school (Maintained school)
Phase of Education	Primary
Pupil Ages	7 - 11 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	Church of England
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Local Authority	Norfolk
Ofsted Rating	Good
Last Ofsted Inspection	11-10-2023

5.4MILES

Lyng Church of England Primary School School

Wensum Road, Lyng
Norwich, NR9 5RJ

Lyng Church of England Primary School School is a Primary Voluntary controlled school in postcode NR9 5RJ, Norwich.

School status	Closed
School Type	Voluntary controlled school (Maintained school)
Phase of Education	Primary
Pupil Ages	4 - 11 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	Church of England
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Local Authority	Norfolk
Ofsted Rating	Good
Last Ofsted Inspection	18-10-2017

5.5MILES

Valley Primary Academy School

Gentry Place,
Norwich, NR5 8XZ

Valley Primary Academy School is a Primary Academy sponsor led school in postcode NR5 8XZ, Norwich.

School status	Open
School Type	Academy sponsor led (Academy)
Phase of Education	Primary
Pupil Ages	5 - 11 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	Does not apply
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Local Authority	Norfolk
Ofsted Rating	Requires improvement
Last Ofsted Inspection	07-06-2023

5.6MILES

Future Education School

168b Motum Road,
Norwich, NR5 8EG

Future Education School is a Secondary Other independent special school in postcode NR5 8EG, Norwich.

School status	Open
School Type	Other independent special school (Special school)
Phase of Education	Secondary
Pupil Ages	13 - 16 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	None
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Local Authority	Norfolk
Ofsted Rating
Last Ofsted Inspection	09-06-2022

5.7MILES

West Earlham Infant and Nursery School School

Scarnell Road,
Norwich, NR5 8HT

West Earlham Infant and Nursery School School is a Primary Community school in postcode NR5 8HT, Norwich.

School status	Open
School Type	Community school (Maintained school)
Phase of Education	Primary
Pupil Ages	2 - 7 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	Does not apply
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Local Authority	Norfolk
Ofsted Rating	Outstanding
Last Ofsted Inspection	04-10-2017

5.8MILES

Norwich Primary Academy School

Clarkson Road,
Norwich, NR5 8ED

Norwich Primary Academy School is a Primary Academy sponsor led school in postcode NR5 8ED, Norwich.

School status	Open
School Type	Academy sponsor led (Academy)
Phase of Education	Primary
Pupil Ages	4 - 11 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	Does not apply
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Local Authority	Norfolk
Ofsted Rating	Good
Last Ofsted Inspection	27-11-2019

5.9MILES

Cringleford CE VA Primary School School

Dragonfly Lane, Cringleford,
Norwich, NR4 7JR

Cringleford CE VA Primary School School is a Primary Voluntary aided school in postcode NR4 7JR, Norwich.

School status	Open
School Type	Voluntary aided school (Maintained school)
Phase of Education	Primary
Pupil Ages	5 - 11 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	Church of England
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Local Authority	Norfolk
Ofsted Rating	Outstanding
Last Ofsted Inspection	17-11-2022

6MILES

City Academy Norwich School

299 Bluebell Road,
Norwich, NR4 7LP

City Academy Norwich School is a Secondary Academy sponsor led school in postcode NR4 7LP, Norwich.

School status	Open
School Type	Academy sponsor led (Academy)
Phase of Education	Secondary
Pupil Ages	11 - 19 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	Does not apply
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Local Authority	Norfolk
Ofsted Rating	Serious Weaknesses
Last Ofsted Inspection	23-11-2022