Cecil Gowing Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Falcon Road West Sprowston Norwich Norfolk NR7 8NZ |
| Reference Number | 120904 |
Cecil Gowing Infant School remains a good school where pupils thrive in a supportive community. The inspection highlighted that pupils are happy, engage positively with their peers, and feel safe, with exceptional behavior noted throughout the school. Teachers have high expectations, and the curriculum is generally well-planned, allowing pupils to make solid progress in their learning. However, the effectiveness of the recently adopted phonics program is still to be fully realized, indicating a need for closer monitoring to ensure that improvements in reading standards are achieved.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 162 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.62%
Girls: 49.38% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 9.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 11.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 31 | 59 |
| 2 | 24 | 26 | 50 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87% |
| White, Other | 4.9% |
| Indian | 1.9% |
| African | 1.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| Caribbean | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 13 Jun 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Jun 2023 | School inspection |
| 22 Feb 2018 | Short inspection |
| 22 May 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 27 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Mar 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils show exceptional behavior and courtesy towards visitors.
- High expectations from teachers lead to excellent pupil concentration in lessons.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs is carefully planned and well-implemented.
- The school offers a rich variety of outdoor learning opportunities.
- Staff are dedicated and foster a nurturing community environment.
Areas for Improvement
- The impact of the new phonics scheme on reading standards has not yet been realized.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 36 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 20 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Falcon Junior School
Falcon Road West, Sprowston, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 8NT |
0.08 miles |
|
Sparhawk Infant School & Nursery
Sparhawk Avenue, Sprowston, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 8BU |
0.36 miles |
|
Sprowston Junior School
Recreation Ground Road, Sprowston, Sprowston Junior School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 8EW |
0.51 miles |
|
Sprowston Infant School
Recreation Ground Road, Sprowston, Recreation Ground Rd, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 8EW |
0.51 miles |
|
White House Farm
Mallard Way, Norwich, NR7 8DN |
0.77 miles |
|
Heartsease Primary Academy
Rider Haggard Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 9UE |
0.79 miles |
|
St. Clements Hill Primary Academy
50 Le Safferne Gardens, Norwich, NR3 4AR |
1 miles |
|
Mousehold Infant & Nursery School
Mousehold Avenue, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 4RS |
1.14 miles |
|
St William's Primary School
Williams Loke, Thorpe St Andrew, St. William's Primary School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 0AJ |
1.16 miles |
|
White Woman Lane Junior School
White Woman Lane, Sprowston, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 7JA |
1.18 miles |
|
George White Junior School
Silver Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 4RG |
1.24 miles |
|
Old Catton CofE VC Junior School
Church Street, Old Catton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 7DS |
1.26 miles |
|
Lionwood Junior School
Wolfe Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 4HT |
1.41 miles |
|
Garrick Green Infant School
Garrick Green, Old Catton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 7AL |
1.47 miles |
|
Lodge Lane Infant School
Lodge Lane, Old Catton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 7HL |
1.49 miles |
|
Magdalen Gates Primary School
Bull Close Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1NG |
1.53 miles |
|
Angel Road Junior School
Angel Road, 81 Angel Road, Norwich, NR3 3HR |
1.59 miles |
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Angel Road Infant School
Angel Road, 81 Angel Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 3HR |
1.61 miles |
|
Lionwood Infant and Nursery School
Telegraph Lane East, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 4AN |
1.73 miles |
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Catton Grove Primary School
Weston Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 3TP |
1.8 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Sprowston Community Academy
Cannerby Lane, Sprowston, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 8NE |
0.13 miles |
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The Open Academy
Salhouse Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 9DL |
0.54 miles |
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Sewell Park Academy
St Clement's Hill, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 4BX |
1.28 miles |
|
Hall School
St Faith's Road, Old Catton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 7AD |
1.5 miles |
|
Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form
Laundry Lane, Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 0XS |
1.64 miles |
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Norwich School
71A The Close, Norwich, NR1 4DD |
1.88 miles |
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Jane Austen College
46-48 Colegate, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1DD |
1.97 miles |
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Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School
The Old Fire Station, 30 Bethel Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1NR |
2.27 miles |
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Notre Dame High School, Norwich
Surrey Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 3PB |
2.41 miles |
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Red Balloon - Norwich
289 Drayton Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 2PW |
2.42 miles |
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Red Balloon Educational Trust-Norfolk
76 Earlham Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3DF |
2.61 miles |
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Norwich Steiner School
Hospital Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 2HW |
2.71 miles |
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Norwich City College of Further and Higher Education
Ipswich Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 2LJ |
2.92 miles |
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The Parkside School, Norwich
College Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3JA |
2.93 miles |
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Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory School
14 Ipswich Road, Norwich, NR2 2LR |
2.98 miles |
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Hellesdon High School
187 Middletons Lane, Hellesdon, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 5SB |
3.02 miles |
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Hewett Academy
Cecil Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 2PL |
3.11 miles |
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Norwich High School for Girls GDST
|
3.17 miles |
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The Wherry School
280 Hall Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 2GB |
3.19 miles |
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Harford Manor School, Norwich
43 Ipswich Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 2LN |
3.28 miles |