SchoolScoresSt Clements Hill Primary Academy
Free school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of BROAD HORIZONS EDUCATION TRUST
50 Le Safferne Gardens, Norwich, NR3 4AR
01603 984737 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 17 June 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 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 | Good |
| 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
59 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 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 70th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 23% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 30th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 68th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 16% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 27 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 19th highest of 56 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 70% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 63% | 56% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 47 parents who had raised a concern 66th highest of 91 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 22% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 72% | 80% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 11 parents of children with SEND 22nd highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 9% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 45% | 73% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 73rd highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 17% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 19%). 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
26 pupils in this year group.
46% — 10 points below the Norfolk average, and 16 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 46% | 56% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 65% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 65% | 66% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 65% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 103 | 105 |
Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, over time
| 2022/23 | 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Not published | Not published | 46% |
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 | 27 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 25 |
| Of those, offered a place | 25 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 59 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.4 · 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 78th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 38% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.8% | 23.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 68th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 62% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.6% | 4.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 112th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 26% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.9% | 15.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 33rd highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 72% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 23.7% | 15.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 42nd lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 66% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 66th lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 54% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.1% | 12.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 71st lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 25% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.3 | 5.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 65th lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 31% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.3% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.10% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 50th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 51% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.7 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 37th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 57% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.1 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 96th highest of 115 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 18% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 3.1% | 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
- George White Junior School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mousehold Infant and Nursery School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- Angel Road Junior School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Angel Road Infant School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Magdalen Gates Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sprowston Junior School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sprowston Infant School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025
- Catton Grove Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cecil Gowing Infant School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023
- Old Catton CofE VC Junior School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Clements Hill Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 17 June 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did St Clements Hill Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 46% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 16 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Clements Hill Primary Academy?
78% of the 59 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend St Clements Hill Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Clements Hill Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 25 families put St Clements Hill Primary Academy as their first choice for 27 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 25 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 145914.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.