The short version
Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
- 7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–7
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 330
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Head
- Mr Michael Bunting (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Recreation Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3PA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Parkside School, Norwich
Special school · Very close
Avenue Junior School
Primary · 312m away
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
Primary · 574m away
Colman Infant School
Primary · 955m away
The Clare School
Special school · 985m away
Colman Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
Norwich High School for Girls GDST
Independent · 1.2km away
Bignold Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Recreation Road Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Recreation Road Infant School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Recreation Road Infant School?
Recreation Road Infant School currently has 330 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Recreation Road Infant School take?
Recreation Road Infant School caters for pupils aged 5 to 7. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Recreation Road Infant School?
Recreation Road Infant School is in Norwich, NR2 3PA, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Recreation Road Infant School have a sixth form?
No, Recreation Road Infant School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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