SchoolScoresHethersett VC Primary School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
22 Queen's Road, Hethersett, Norwich, NR9 3DB
01603 810498 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 27 February 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
92 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Norwich comparisons use the 94 of its 142 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 48 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Norwich | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 93% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 18th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 73% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 19 parents whose child had been bullied 11th highest of 56 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 81% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | 56% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 63 parents who had raised a concern 8th highest of 91 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 93% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 80% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 6th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 87% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Norwich figures pool parents at the Norwich schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
31 pupils in this year group.
58% — 2 points above the Norfolk average, and 4 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 58% | 56% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 81% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 61% | 66% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 87% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 103 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Norfolk. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 58 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 55 |
| Of those, offered a place | 54 (98%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 127 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 109th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 25% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.4% | 23.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 99th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 42% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.6% | 4.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 107th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 29% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.3% | 15.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 69th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 43% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.5% | 15.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 56th lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 57% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 42nd lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 67% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.0% | 12.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 74th lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 24% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.4 | 5.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 39th lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 47% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.38% | 0.10% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 13th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 84% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.8 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 5th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 91% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.9 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 98th highest of 115 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 16.7%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Hethersett Woodside Primary and Nursery School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Little Melton Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cringleford Prep 2.1 miles · Ofsted: No graded inspection
- Cringleford CE VA Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Bawburgh School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018), confirmed 2024 · 89% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Hethersett VC Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hethersett VC Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 27 February 2024.
How did Hethersett VC Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 4 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Hethersett VC Primary School?
99% of the 92 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Hethersett VC Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Hethersett VC Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 55 families put Hethersett VC Primary School as their first choice for 58 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 54 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 121042.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.