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Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe
Goodgraded 27/09/2022Ages 3–11392 pupilsDoes not apply
Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Norwich, within the Norfolk local authority. The school has around 392 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 27/09/2022, Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Norwich can view Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 27/09/2022
Attendance & staffing
Attendance95.0%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence10.2%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher21.6England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals8.7%England avg 24.0%
English not first language7.9%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-44%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%
DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval
Nearby schools in Norwich
All schools in Norwich →Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form0.5 miDussindale Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 miSt William's Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 miHeartsease Primary AcademyGood · 1.2 miThe Open AcademyGood · 1.5 miFalcon Junior SchoolGood · 1.8 mi
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