Hempnall Primary School
Norwich, NR15 2AD · Norfolk · primary school
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69th of 281 primary schools in Norfolk we can score, 343 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,250 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.0/10 among them, against 5.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hempnall Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, matching the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, also equal to the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.0 out of 10 among them, against 5.0 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 155 pupils against a stated capacity of 164. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to reach the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are available for pupils to join outside of lesson time? How does the school manage class sizes with the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Hempnall Primary School
Overview
Hempnall Primary School is described as a place where pupils are happy, safe, and make many friends, emulating the kindness and respect modelled by staff. The report highlights a determined leadership team that has thoroughly revised the curriculum to ensure pupils learn important knowledge, resulting in motivated and curious learners. Overall, the school provides a high-quality education with effective safeguarding arrangements and strong personal development opportunities.
Strengths
- Pupils are "happy and make lots of friends," embracing difference and demonstrating "broad-minded" attitudes.
- Teachers teach with "clarity and precision," and the revised curriculum successfully develops vocabulary and knowledge, particularly in subjects like geography.
- Reading is a clear priority, with staff acting as "reading experts" who teach phonics with precision and provide extra support for those needing to catch up.
- Staff provide "well-judged additional support" for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), allowing them to access the full curriculum.
- Safeguarding arrangements are "effective," with thorough checks and staff who are "alert to, and frequently updated about, safeguarding matters."
Areas to improve
- Leaders need to support staff to refine their teaching expertise, as some teachers do not yet choose the "most appropriate teaching approaches" in all subjects.
- Monitoring of support for pupils with SEND is not as efficient as it could be, meaning additional support opportunities are not always identified in a timely manner.
- Routines in the early years, particularly during story time, are less well established, limiting some children’s opportunities to practise language skills.
- Communication with parents and staff needs enhancement so that stakeholders are better informed about positive changes within the school.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting that leaders’ checks are thorough and staff are tenacious in securing outside support for pupils at risk.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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