Colman Junior School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Norwich, East of England NR4 7AU · Norfolk
#879 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#7235 of 15,697 nationally
About Colman Junior School
Colman Junior School is a academy primary located in Norwich, in the Norfolk local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 7–11. In 2025 it enrolled 209 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 53.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 879th of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (77th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (26th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 209; capacity filled 87.1%.
There are 172 schools in Norwich; Colman Junior School ranks 64th of 167 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)65%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)13%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)34%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Colman Junior School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 209
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 34%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 87.1%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 65%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 13%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Colman Junior School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Colman Infant School
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 5–7
100 students · 212 m away
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
424 students · 452 m away
Bluebell Primary School
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
201 students · 869 m away
Norwich High School for Girls GDST
Norwich · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
574 students · 925 m away
Avenue Junior School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
466 students · 932 m away
Recreation Road Infant School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
328 students · 1.0 km away
City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy
Norwich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,685 students · 1.2 km away
City Academy Norwich
Norwich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
674 students · 1.3 km away
Eaton Primary School
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
382 students · 1.4 km away
Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory School
Norwich · Independent all-through · Ages 2–14
428 students · 1.4 km away
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St George's Catholic Primary School
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
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Ashtree Primary Academy
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Frequently asked questions
Is Colman Junior School a good school?
Colman Junior School has a Success Index (England) of 53.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #879 of 1,872 in East of England. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Colman Junior School rank in East of England?
Colman Junior School ranks #879 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #7235 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Colman Junior School?
Colman Junior School had 209 students in 2025.
Is Colman Junior School a primary school or a secondary school?
Colman Junior School is classified as a primary covering Ages 7–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Colman Junior School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Colman Junior School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.