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Hilgay Riverside Academy
Church Road, Hilgay, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 0JL, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
34.4 / 100
Bottom 34%
Better than 34% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
71
Capacity
98
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
72%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 60% of students meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which places it in the top 63% of schools nationally. However, there are no students achieving the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential. Overall, parent satisfaction and a small class size may contribute positively to the learning environment.
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Last inspected: 10 May 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 60% | Bottom 37% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.8%
White Other1.4%
Location
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52.55838, 0.39017 · PE38 0JL
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN142526
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Hilgay Riverside Academy rated by Ofsted?
Hilgay Riverside Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 May 2022.
Is Hilgay Riverside Academy a good school?
Hilgay Riverside Academy scores 34.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 34% 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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