Recreation Road Infant School

URN: 134964 • Norwich NR2 3PA

Overview

Name
Recreation Road Infant School
URN
134964
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
76.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Michael Bunting (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01603457120
Website
Visit
Address
Recreation Road, Norwich NR2 3PA

Summary

Recreation Road Infant School is a mixed community primary school located in Norwich, Norfolk, with a current enrolment of 330 pupils and a capacity for 360. The school is dedicated to fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment where children can thrive academically and socially. The ethos of the school is built around empathy, kindness, and respect, encouraging pupils to develop a lifelong love of learning through inquiry-based approaches.

The curriculum at Recreation Road emphasizes curiosity and responsibility, integrating drama and meaningful experiences to enhance learning. The school promotes strong community relationships and values parental involvement, aiming to create a supportive network for all families. Their initiative, '50 things to do before you leave Rec Road,' enriches the educational journey by providing diverse learning opportunities.

Recreation Road is committed to equality and accessibility, ensuring that all children feel valued and included. The school actively celebrates diversity and works to empower every child within a safe and respectful environment, aligning with their core purpose of building strong foundations for future learning.

Key details

LA
Norfolk
Age range
5 - 7
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
360
Pupils
330
Boys
164
Girls
166
FSM %
7.00
Open date
2007-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2014-10-09
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Norfolk

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 330 164 166 360 7.00
2024-09-11 339 179 160 360 9.60
2023-09-11 341 167 174 360 13.00
2022-09-11 341 167 174 360 13.00
2021-09-11 334 175 159 360 13.00
2020-09-11 354 189 165 360 10.00

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