Henderson Green Primary Academy
Norwich, NR5 8DX · Norfolk · primary school
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237th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 3.8/10 against 1,099 of them, against 2.9/10 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Henderson Green Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Requires improvement in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Art, Craft, Cooking, Film, and Theatre Clubs, or take part in Ballet, Jazz, and West End Kids. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 148 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 actions are being taken to address the Requires improvement rating?
What Ofsted said about Henderson Green Primary Academy
Overview
The report describes a school that is "on the up" following a "turbulent time" of frequent leadership changes, though it currently provides a "mixed quality of education." While pupils are "well looked after" with positive relationships and good behaviour, many do not yet develop the "detailed knowledge and skills" required for their next educational stage. Leaders are working to establish stability and improve teaching standards, but significant work remains to ensure consistent learning outcomes across all subjects and year groups.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, displaying "positive relationships with adults" and enjoying a "buzz with upbeat and friendly chatter" in communal areas.
- The school offers a "range of wider opportunities," including activities like karate and bushcraft, helping pupils "value the differences between themselves and others."
- Staff are "committed" and "working hard to bring about improvement," with leaders managing staff workload well and providing high-quality training.
- The personal, social and health education curriculum is "well-established," helping pupils develop a "strong moral compass" and understand right from wrong.
Areas to improve
- Support for some pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities lacks precision, as activities are not always "precisely matched to their needs."
- Not all teachers possess sufficiently developed subject or pedagogical knowledge to deliver the new curriculum effectively, leading to inconsistencies in learning.
- Monitoring systems are in the "very early stages of development," meaning leaders currently lack clear oversight of how well pupils are learning in certain areas.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 36% |
| 2023/24 | 37% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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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