Hethersett VC Primary School
Norwich, NR9 3DB · Norfolk · primary school
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127th 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 4,240 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.9/10 among them, against 3.3/10 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hethersett VC Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 3.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.9 out of 10 among them, against 3.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 304 pupils against a stated capacity of 300. 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
Since the results for the higher standard are below the national median, what specific support is available for pupils aiming to exceed expected levels? How does the school balance the curriculum with the provision of its breakfast and after-school clubs?
What Ofsted said about Hethersett VC Primary School
Overview
Pupils “thrive” at this school, becoming “confident and independent” through a “well-rounded and rich school experience.” The inspection highlights a “high-quality education” with particularly strong outcomes in early reading and mathematics, supported by “calm and focused” behaviour.
Strengths
- Pupils develop into “good citizens of the future” through leadership roles, charity work, and a wide range of clubs and visits.
- Early reading is taught well, with pupils practising phonics frequently to become “fluent readers” who access a “wide range of different books.”
- Teachers use creative “hooks for learning,” such as mystery scenarios, to “inspire pupils’ writing” and maintain high engagement.
- The curriculum in most subjects is “well sequenced,” allowing pupils to “build up knowledge well over time.”
- Staff support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities effectively, enabling them to “access the same curriculum as their peers.”
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, the curriculum is not as clearly detailed, meaning “new learning does not build effectively on previous lessons.”
- Safeguarding record-keeping requires improvement, as records do not always “fully reflect that these actions have taken place or have been timely.”
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a “strong culture” and staff who have an “excellent understanding of the signs that pupils might be at risk,” although some record-keeping needs to be more precise.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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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