Recreation Road Infant School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Norwich, East of England NR2 3PA · Norfolk
#44 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#300 of 15,697 nationally
About Recreation Road Infant School
Recreation Road Infant School is a local authority primary located in Norwich, in the Norfolk local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 5–7. In 2025 it enrolled 328 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 95.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of primary schools in England and 44th of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (95th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 328; capacity filled 99.4%.
There are 172 schools in Norwich; Recreation Road Infant School ranks 4th 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%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- 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%)4.9%
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 Recreation Road Infant School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 328
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 4.9%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 99.4%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Recreation Road Infant School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Avenue Junior School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
466 students · 312 m away
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
424 students · 574 m away
Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited
Norwich · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
114 students · 821 m away
Colman Infant School
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 5–7
100 students · 955 m away
Colman Junior School
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
209 students · 1.0 km away
Nelson Infant School
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
137 students · 1.0 km away
Wensum Junior School
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
153 students · 1.1 km away
Norwich High School for Girls GDST
Norwich · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
574 students · 1.2 km away
Bignold Primary School and Nursery
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
399 students · 1.2 km away
Bluebell Primary School
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
201 students · 1.3 km away
Similar schools
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327 students
Bassingbourn Primary School
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326 students
Great Bradfords Junior School
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326 students
Brookland Junior School
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The Giles Infant and Nursery School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Recreation Road Infant School a good school?
Recreation Road Infant School has a Success Index (England) of 95.3 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England) and ranks #44 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 Recreation Road Infant School rank in East of England?
Recreation Road Infant School ranks #44 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #300 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Recreation Road Infant School?
Recreation Road Infant School had 328 students in 2025.
Is Recreation Road Infant School a primary school or a secondary school?
Recreation Road Infant School is classified as a primary covering Ages 5–7. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Recreation Road Infant School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Recreation Road Infant School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.