Colby Primary School
URN: 120798 • Norwich NR11 7EA
Overview
- Name
- Colby Primary School
- URN
- 120798
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Christine Mead (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01263733381
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bridge Road, Norwich NR11 7EA
Summary
Colby Primary School, located in Norwich, Norfolk, is a community primary school established in 1880, serving a mixed-gender population of 146 pupils. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to learn, lead, and feel valued. With a strong emphasis on outdoor learning and creativity, Colby Primary prioritises a stimulating educational experience that promotes both academic achievement and personal development.
The school’s ethos centres around the principles of happiness, ambition, kindness, and teamwork. Colby Primary places significant importance on reading as a foundational skill, aiming to instil a love for literature in its students. Additionally, the school is dedicated to the physical and mental well-being of its pupils, offering nutritious meals and a variety of extracurricular activities to enhance their overall development.
Colby Primary School prides itself on its close-knit community, where parents, staff, and governors work collaboratively to support student learning and engagement. The school actively encourages pupils to contribute positively to both school life and the wider community, reinforcing its commitment to nurturing responsible and caring individuals.
The school’s ethos centres around the principles of happiness, ambition, kindness, and teamwork. Colby Primary places significant importance on reading as a foundational skill, aiming to instil a love for literature in its students. Additionally, the school is dedicated to the physical and mental well-being of its pupils, offering nutritious meals and a variety of extracurricular activities to enhance their overall development.
Colby Primary School prides itself on its close-knit community, where parents, staff, and governors work collaboratively to support student learning and engagement. The school actively encourages pupils to contribute positively to both school life and the wider community, reinforcing its commitment to nurturing responsible and caring individuals.
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 146 | 79 | 67 | 150 | 5.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 138 | 72 | 66 | 150 | 8.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 137 | 72 | 65 | 150 | 7.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 137 | 72 | 65 | 150 | 7.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 139 | 72 | 67 | 150 | 4.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 144 | 75 | 69 | 150 | 1.40 |
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