Colby Primary School Catchment Area
Colby Primary School is a community primary school in Norwich, Norfolk , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 146 pupils, and a capacity of 150 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4-11
Age range
146
Pupils
150
Capacity
97%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2012
Colby Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Colby Primary School?
The catchment area for Colby Primary School is the geographic zone Norfolk uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Norfolk publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Colby Primary School is set by Norfolk and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Norfolk before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Norfolk catchment area documents →Colby Primary School: 150 places, 97% filled: nearing capacity
Colby Primary School has a published admission number of 150 places. 146 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 97%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 150, Norfolk's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 5.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Norwich.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Norfolk publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Norfolk school admissions →
Colby Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Bridge Road, Colby, Norwich, NR11 7EA
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 5.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 120798
Other Primary Schools in Norwich
If Colby Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Norwich are the next closest alternatives.
Aldborough Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · NR11 7PH
Bacton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NR12 0EY
Barford Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NR9 4AB
The Bawburgh School Catchment Area
Community school · NR9 3LR
Buxton Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · NR10 5EZ
Freethorpe Community Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · NR13 3NZ
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Colby Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
Erpingham Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Norwich · 2.7 miles away
Millfield Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · North Walsham · 2.8 miles away
St Michael's Church of England VA Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Norwich · 2.9 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Colby Primary School
What is the catchment area for Colby Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Colby Primary School is the geographic zone Norfolk uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Norfolk publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Colby Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Colby Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 150 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Colby Primary School? ▾
Admission to Colby Primary School is managed by Norfolk. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Colby Primary School cover? ▾
Colby Primary School is a primary school in Norwich, Norfolk, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Colby Primary School? ▾
Colby Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.