The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 163
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 11.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Lewis (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
October 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
March 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
The Street, Hempnall, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 2AD
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Hempnall Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hempnall Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hempnall Primary School?
Hempnall Primary School currently has 163 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hempnall Primary School take?
Hempnall Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hempnall Primary School?
Hempnall Primary School is in Norwich, NR15 2AD, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hempnall Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Hempnall Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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