The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (103% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp 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)
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.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 217
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 19.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Head
- Mr Chris Ashman (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
June 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
November 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Willoughby Way, Rackheath, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 6SL
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Rackheath Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Rackheath Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rackheath Primary School?
Rackheath Primary School currently has 217 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rackheath Primary School take?
Rackheath Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Rackheath Primary School?
Rackheath Primary School is in Norwich, NR13 6SL, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rackheath Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Rackheath Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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