Colby Primary School is a mainstream primary school in Norwich, Norfolk, for children aged 4 to 11. In January 2026, 20 of its 140 pupils (14.3%) were getting SEN support and 5 (3.6%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 4–11
- 140 pupils
- Ofsted report card (2026)
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Norfolk.
14.3% get SEN support
20 of 140 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
About the same as the England average.
3.6% have an EHC plan
5 of 140 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
About the same as the England average.
Most common needs
- Moderate learning difficulty10
- Social, emotional and mental health6
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Council-run school
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 140 (places for 150)
- Headteacher
- Mr Simon Smith
- Free school meals
- 4.3% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Norfolk
- School reference (URN)
- 120798
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Norfolk council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Report card, June 2026: Expected standard in 5 of 7 areas
Inspected in June 2026 under Ofsted’s new report cards, which grade each area separately, from Exceptional to Urgent improvement, instead of one overall grade.
- InclusionExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
- Early yearsExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
- SafeguardingMet
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, June 2022).
Contact and getting there
Bridge Road, Colby, Norwich, NR11 7EA
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Millfield Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Good 3.2 miles
- North Walsham High School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 3.9 miles
- Sidestrand Hall School Special school · Ages 7–19 · Ofsted: Good 6.6 miles
- St Andrew's School Independent · Ages 6–16 · Ofsted report card (2026) 7.5 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Aylsham High School Secondary · Ages 11–16 · SEN support 15.2%, EHC plans 4.7% 2.4 miles
- Erpingham Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School Primary · Ages 2–11 · SEN support 16.7%, EHC plans 4.8% 2.4 miles
- St Michael's Church of England VA Primary and Nursery School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 16.5%, EHC plans 9.4% 2.7 miles
Questions about Colby Primary School
How many pupils at Colby Primary School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 20 of the 140 pupils (14.3%) were getting SEN support and 5 (3.6%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at Colby Primary School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are moderate learning difficulties (10 pupils) and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (6 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Colby Primary School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Colby Primary School?
Through Norfolk council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Colby Primary School?
You can ask for Colby Primary School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Colby Primary School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Millfield Primary School, about 3.2 miles away.
Where is Colby Primary School?
Bridge Road, Colby, Norwich, NR11 7EA, in Norfolk.
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