Lionwood Infant and Nursery School
URN: 144144 • Norwich NR1 4AN
Overview
- Name
- Lionwood Infant and Nursery School
- URN
- 144144
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- INCLUSIVE SCHOOLS TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 67.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Samantha Thorpe (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01603433957
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Telegraph Lane East, Norwich NR1 4AN
Summary
Lionwood Infant and Nursery School, located in Norwich, Norfolk, is an academy converter that serves a mixed-gender population of 223 pupils, with a capacity for 262. The school is part of the Inclusive Schools Trust and is committed to providing a nurturing environment where every child is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. With an outstanding OFSTED rating, Lionwood prioritises quality first teaching and aims to foster a love of learning among its students.
The school promotes an inclusive ethos, ensuring that all children, including those eligible for free school meals (20.20%), receive equitable opportunities for growth and development. Lionwood focuses on creating a safe and stimulating environment that encourages curiosity and independence, preparing children to become lifelong learners.
For parents considering admission for their children, applications for Reception in the 2026/2027 academic year will open on 23rd September 2025 and close on 15th January 2026. The school invites prospective families to visit and experience the vibrant learning atmosphere firsthand. For more information, parents can contact the school office directly.
The school promotes an inclusive ethos, ensuring that all children, including those eligible for free school meals (20.20%), receive equitable opportunities for growth and development. Lionwood focuses on creating a safe and stimulating environment that encourages curiosity and independence, preparing children to become lifelong learners.
For parents considering admission for their children, applications for Reception in the 2026/2027 academic year will open on 23rd September 2025 and close on 15th January 2026. The school invites prospective families to visit and experience the vibrant learning atmosphere firsthand. For more information, parents can contact the school office directly.
Useful links
- Inclusion & SEND (sen)
- Key People in SEN and Inclusion (sen)
- SEN Home Learning (sen)
- SEN Information Report (sen)
- SEN Learning Links (sen)
- SEND Local Offer (sen)
- Accessibility Policy (other)
- Admissions (other)
- IST Policies (other)
- School Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Norfolk
- Age range
- 3 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- INCLUSIVE SCHOOLS TRUST
- Capacity
- 262
- Pupils
- 223
- Boys
- 125
- Girls
- 98
- FSM %
- 20.20
- Open date
- 2017-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-09-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Norfolk
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 223 | 125 | 98 | 262 | 20.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 210 | 112 | 98 | 262 | 18.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 216 | 122 | 94 | 262 | 38.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 216 | 122 | 94 | 262 | 38.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 218 | 117 | 101 | 270 | 36.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 258 | 128 | 130 | 265 | 28.20 |
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