The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (117% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 490
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Head
- Mrs Louise Mainwaring (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Coachmaker Way, Hethersett, Norwich, Norfolk, NR9 3GN
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Hethersett Woodside Primary & Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Hethersett Woodside Primary & Nursery School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hethersett Woodside Primary & Nursery School?
Hethersett Woodside Primary & Nursery School currently has 490 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hethersett Woodside Primary & Nursery School take?
Hethersett Woodside Primary & Nursery School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hethersett Woodside Primary & Nursery School?
Hethersett Woodside Primary & Nursery School is in Norwich, NR9 3GN, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hethersett Woodside Primary & Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Hethersett Woodside Primary & Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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