Hethersett VC Primary School
22 Queen's Road, Hethersett, Norwich, NR9 3DBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Hethersett VC Primary School is a primary school in Norwich for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 453 schools in Norfolk. It ranks 43rd of 103 primary schools in Norwich. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 February 2024, report published 24 April 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 27 February 2024
Pupils thrive at this school. There are a variety of activities that help to give them a well-rounded and rich school experience. Pupils become very confident and independent. They have leadership responsibilities that they fulfil with pride and make a real difference to the school community. 'Playground Pals' and sports leaders organise activities. They help to look after younger pupils during playtimes. Pupils take part in a wide range of charity and other activities. These help them to become good citizens of the future. The school is highly ambitious for what pupils can achieve, both academically and in their personal development. Pupils experience a high-quality education, particularly in areas such as early reading and mathematics. As a result, they progress well with their learning. They love visiting the well-stocked libraries and are enthusiastic about books. Behaviour at both playtime and in class is calm and focused. Most pupils are very keen to learn and listen carefully to their teachers. Pupils love playing with the wide array of equipment at playtimes. They climb on the large equipment or show off their skills with juggling toys.
What the school should improve
- In a few areas of the curriculum, either schemes are new or not laid out in as much detail as others. Where this is the case, new learning does not build effectively on previous lessons. As a result, pupils do not build up a deep understanding of what is taught in those subjects. The school needs to ensure that teaching of all subjects builds new learning clearly on what has come before.
- The records of how the school deals with some safeguarding concerns do not always reflect fully the actions taken or that concerns were addressed on the same day when needed. The school needs to ensure that actions taken are always recorded precisely and in a timely manner.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
31 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
304 pupils on roll, with places for 300
Schools near Hethersett VC Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hethersett Woodside Primary & Nursery School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 60% met the expected standard |
| Little Melton Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 61% met the expected standard |
| Cringleford Prep | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Cringleford CE VA Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
| The Bawburgh School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 86% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Matthew Parslow-Williams
- Phone
- 01603810498
- Address
- 22 Queen's Road, Hethersett, Norwich, NR9 3DB
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- URN
- 121042
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.