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Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School
Hillcrest, Bexwell Road, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9ND, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
59.6 / 100
Top 40%
Better than 60% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
411
Capacity
420
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with 71% of students achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 33% nationally. Parent satisfaction is generally positive, but the percentage of pupils reaching higher standards is relatively low at 8%. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 5-11, backed by a strong community reputation in Norfolk.
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Last inspected: 12 September 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 71% | Top 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.2%
White Other8.0%
Mixed Other1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Black Other0.7%
Other0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Other0.2%
Black African0.2%
Location
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52.60528, 0.39255 · PE38 9ND
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN121013
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 September 2013.
Is Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School a good school?
Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School scores 59.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 40% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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