Hethersett Woodside Primary & Nursery School
Norwich, NR9 3GN · Norfolk · primary school
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213rd 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 4,279 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.0/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hethersett Woodside Primary & Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 2.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school "Requires improvement" in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.0 out of 10 among them, against 3.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Acorns Choir, Oak Choir, and Gardening club, or take part in Football Skills, Multi Skills, Taekwondo, and Zumba. Trips include visits to Hautbois House, PGL Overstrand, and Norfolk Lakes Manor Adventure. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 508 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
What specific actions are being taken to address the "Requires improvement" rating? How do the choir and sports clubs fit into the weekly timetable?
What Ofsted said about Hethersett Woodside Primary & Nursery School
Overview
The report states that the school is improving under a new headteacher, with positive relationships and good behaviour. However, overall effectiveness requires improvement due to inconsistencies in the curriculum and leadership accountability.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "respect, resilience and responsibility" and enjoy school, with "positive" relationships and social support.
- Reading is a priority; pupils access "high-quality texts" and become "fluent, confident readers" through consistent teaching.
- Early years provision is good, with a "carefully planned curriculum" and meaningful interactions supporting language development.
- Behaviour has "improved significantly," with clear expectations and effective management of incidents.
- Personal development is promoted well, with pupils understanding different cultures and knowing how to stay safe online.
Areas to improve
- Governors must work with urgency to "hold leaders to account" as their monitoring role is only in its "early stages of implementation."
- The curriculum in some subjects lacks clarity, leading to "significant gaps in their knowledge" for pupils.
- Subject leaders require training and support to fully understand their roles and consistently improve provision.
Safeguarding
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 | 39% |
| 2023/24 | 27% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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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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