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
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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.

Key details

LA
Norfolk
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
150
Pupils
146
Boys
79
Girls
67
FSM %
5.50
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-06-28
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Norfolk

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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