Chapel Break Infant School
Thurlby Road, Chapel Break, Bowthorpe, Norwich, NR5 9LUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Chapel Break Infant School is a primary school in Norwich for ages 4 to 7. It is one of the 453 schools in Norfolk. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in December 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 December 2023, report published 23 January 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 December 2023
This is a school where all pupils thrive. Every pupil is valued as a unique individual and member of the school community. Pupils show genuine warmth and care towards each other. The school values of kindness, community, curiosity and excellence are understood by all. Pupils enjoy a rich and vibrant curriculum. Pupils are proud of themselves and their learning. The curriculum is ambitious and challenges pupils to achieve highly. During the school day, time is dedicated in lessons to provide pupils with opportunities to explore, and practise. This helps make learning memorable. Pupil behaviour in school is exceptional. Staff welcome pupils as they come into school. Playtimes are fun and active. Pupils are familiar with teachers' high expectations. They live up to these high expectations. Class routines and transitions maximise learning time. Pupils feel safe in school. They know if there is a problem they can talk to an adult. Pupils are highly motivated. The school day starts with a 'breakfast bagel' and time to talk. Pupils' emotional well-being is a high priority. This ensures they are ready to learn. There are a wide range of opportunities beyond the curriculum.
Pupil numbers and mix
159 pupils on roll, with places for 180
Schools near Chapel Break Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's VA Junior School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Costessey Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| The Bawburgh School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 86% met the expected standard |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Costessey | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Amanda Turner
- Phone
- 01603749550
- Address
- Thurlby Road, Chapel Break, Bowthorpe, Norwich, NR5 9LU
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- URN
- 121018
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.