The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 45% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
45%
-17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 128
- Capacity
- 61%
- FSM
- 18.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Head
- Mrs Donna Walker (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
October 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
School Loke, School Loke, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 4LH
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Hemsby Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hemsby Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hemsby Primary School?
Hemsby Primary School currently has 128 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hemsby Primary School take?
Hemsby Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hemsby Primary School?
Hemsby Primary School is in Great Yarmouth, NR29 4LH, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hemsby Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Hemsby Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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