The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 411
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 19.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Head
- Mr Matthew Try (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
September 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2006 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
November 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Hillcrest, Bexwell Road, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9ND
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School?
Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School currently has 411 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School take?
Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School?
Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School is in Downham Market, PE38 9ND, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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