Sparhawk Infant School & Nursery
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Sparhawk Avenue Sprowston Norwich Norfolk NR7 8BU |
| Reference Number | 120999 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 205 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.15%
Girls: 45.85% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 11.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 18% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 | 18 | 58 |
| 2 | 22 | 35 | 57 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 82.4% |
| White, Other | 7.3% |
| White & Asian | 2% |
| Mixed, Other | 2% |
| African | 1.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| Indian | 1% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 2025-03-21 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-25 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2019-11-13 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2019-03-20 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2015-12-03 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2012-03-01 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-11-06 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-01-31 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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1.52 miles |
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1.76 miles |
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1.8 miles |
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Angel Road Junior School
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2.2 miles |
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