The short version
Below-average SATs results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 42 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 392
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 7.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- BROAD HORIZONS EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Christopher Hutchinson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hillside Avenue, Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 0QW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form
Secondary · 803m away
Dussindale Primary School
Primary · 868m away
St William's Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Heartsease Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Heartsease Primary Academy
Primary · 2.0km away
Lionwood Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 2.2km away
Lionwood Junior School
Primary · 2.3km away
The Open Academy
Secondary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe's Ofsted rating?
Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe?
Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe currently has 392 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe take?
Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe?
Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe is in Norwich, NR7 0QW, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe have a sixth form?
No, Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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