How many pupils does Colby Primary School have?

Colby Primary School has 146 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Colby Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

75% of pupils at Colby Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Colby Primary School?

Colby Primary School is located at Bridge Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 7EA.

Colby Primary School

Bridge Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 7EA

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

75%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

146

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Colby Primary School

Colby Primary School is a community school in Norwich, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 146 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 4.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Norfolk →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 146 / 150 (97%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

4.3%

Free school meals

6.4%

EAL

3.4%

SEN support

12.3%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

75%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

110

Avg reading score

109

Avg maths score

Attendance

3.3%

Overall absence

2.3%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

7.08

Teachers (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

20.6

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.1 vs 2023/24

6.92

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.8 vs 2023/24

£44,158

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 29% on leadership pay

↓ −£1,515 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,319

Spend per pupil

£6,412

Income per pupil

52%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Bridge Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 7EA
Phone: 01263733381
Headteacher: Simon Smith
Website: http://www.colby.norfolk.sch.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Colby Primary School?: Colby Primary School is a community school in Norwich, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Colby Primary School have?: Colby Primary School has 146 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Colby Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 75% of pupils at Colby Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Colby Primary School?: Colby Primary School is located at Bridge Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 7EA.

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