The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
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
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 71
- Capacity
- 72%
- FSM
- 33.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF ELY MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Turner (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Church Road, Hilgay, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 0JL
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Hilgay Riverside Academy's Ofsted rating?
Hilgay Riverside Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hilgay Riverside Academy?
Hilgay Riverside Academy currently has 71 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hilgay Riverside Academy take?
Hilgay Riverside Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hilgay Riverside Academy?
Hilgay Riverside Academy is in Downham Market, PE38 0JL, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hilgay Riverside Academy have a sixth form?
No, Hilgay Riverside Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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