The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 51% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
51%
-11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 56 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 443
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 34.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mrs Georgia Guy (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Rider Haggard Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 9UE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHeartsease Primary School
Primary · Very close
The Open Academy
Secondary · 455m away
St William's Primary School
Primary · 758m away
Falcon Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Lionwood Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Sprowston Community High School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Sprowston Community Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Cecil Gowing Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Heartsease Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Heartsease Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Heartsease Primary Academy?
Heartsease Primary Academy currently has 443 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Heartsease Primary Academy take?
Heartsease Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Heartsease Primary Academy?
Heartsease Primary Academy is in Norwich, NR7 9UE, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Heartsease Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Heartsease Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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