SchoolScoresHethersett Woodside Primary and Nursery School
Community school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Coachmaker Way, Hethersett, Norwich, NR9 3GN
01603 810674 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 24 January 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 | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
126 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 56th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 35% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 93% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 56th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 76th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 11% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 54 parents whose child had been bullied 43rd highest of 56 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 24% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 44% | 56% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 105 parents who had raised a concern Joint 71st highest of 91 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 19% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70% | 80% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 78th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 13% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75%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
62 pupils in this year group.
60% — 4 points above the Norfolk average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 60% | 56% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 2% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 79% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 65% | 66% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 77% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 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 | 53 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 49 |
| Of those, offered a place | 49 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 97 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 111th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 23% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.0% | 23.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 74th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 60% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.5% | 4.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 82nd highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 46% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.7% | 15.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 41st highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 66% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.0% | 15.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 12th lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 83% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.9% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 27th lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 80% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.9% | 12.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 42nd lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 44% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.4 | 5.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 48th lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 38% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.10% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 17th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 83% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.6 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 56th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 44% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.4 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 65th highest of 115 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 44% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 10.9% | 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 VC Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Little Melton Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cringleford Prep 1.6 miles · Ofsted: No graded inspection
- Cringleford CE VA Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Bawburgh School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- Chapel Break Infant School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023)
- St Michael's VA Junior School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- West Earlham Infant and Nursery School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed 2024
- West Earlham Junior School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2024 · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bluebell Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Hethersett Woodside Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Hethersett Woodside Primary and Nursery School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 24 January 2024.
How did Hethersett Woodside Primary and Nursery School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 2 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Hethersett Woodside Primary and Nursery School?
75% of the 126 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Hethersett Woodside Primary and Nursery School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Hethersett Woodside Primary and Nursery School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 49 families put Hethersett Woodside Primary and Nursery School as their first choice for 53 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 49 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 120918.
- 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.