Hevingham Primary School
Norwich, NR10 5NH · Norfolk · primary school
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75th 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 4,203 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.3/10 among them, against 4.9/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hevingham Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 8.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.3 out of 10 among them, against 4.9 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 101 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about Hevingham Primary School
Overview
Hevingham Primary School is rated as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, including overall effectiveness, the quality of education, and leadership. The report describes a school where ‘pupils flourish’ due to high expectations and ‘warm and nurturing relationships’ that create a positive culture. Leaders have tailored an ambitious curriculum to meet pupils’ needs, ensuring they are well prepared for the next stage of their education.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from ‘high expectations’ for behaviour and achievement, supported by a culture of ‘kindness and respect’.
- The curriculum is ‘ambitious’ and designed to ‘deepen and extend pupils’ knowledge’, helping them connect learning across different subjects.
- There is a ‘structured approach to teaching pupils to read’, enabling them to learn phonics quickly and develop a ‘love for reading’.
- Staff quickly identify additional needs, providing personalised targets and effective adaptations so that pupils with SEND ‘achieve well’.
- Governors ‘understand and carry out their statutory responsibilities’, actively monitoring school performance and leaders’ decisions.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, checks on pupils’ knowledge are ‘not robust enough’, leading to inaccurate assessments and unaddressed gaps in learning.
- The school needs to ensure staff ‘confidently know how to identify gaps in pupils’ learning and securely fill them in all subjects’.
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 | 76% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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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