Colby Primary School
School Name: Colby Primary School Address: Bridge Road, Colby Town/City: Norwich County: Norfolk Postcode: NR11 7EA Telephone Number: 01263 733381 Website: http://www.colby.norfolk.sch.uk
Phase: Primary (ages 4-11) Type: Community school Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Headteacher: Mr Simon Smith
Capacity: 150
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 140 (59% boys & 41% girls)
Enrollment: 93% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 4.3%
URN: 120798
DfE Number: 926/2038
UKPRN: 10078600
UPRN: 10010493709
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: North Norfolk (E07000147)
Constituency: North Norfolk (E14001396)
Electoral Ward: Erpingham (E05011839)
Easting & Northing: 623025E, 329472N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 49' 2.12" N 1° 18' 30.21" E
Plus Code: 9F43R885+W9
DfE Record: View record
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