Rackheath Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Willoughby Way, Rackheath, Norwich, NR13 6SLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Rackheath Primary School is a primary school in Norwich for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 453 schools in Norfolk. It ranks 20th of 103 primary schools in Norwich. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in July 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 16 July 2024, report published 10 September 2024

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 16 July 2024

This is a caring and nurturing school with the community at its heart. Pupils are safe and happy here. Leaders and staff share a vision that puts the pupils at the forefront of everything that they do. Pupils feel valued. They become well-rounded, self- assured and respectful individuals. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They typically manage their own behaviour and emotions. Pupils who need additional support are exceptionally well cared for by the school's pastoral team. In class, pupils are attentive and work extremely hard. They benefit from a rich and creative curriculum. Pupils achieve well across all areas of learning. Pupils have many opportunities to contribute to school life. They develop leadership skills through a wide range of responsibilities such as being eco-committee members or school councillors. The school encourages pupils to try new things and contribute to the local community. Many pupils learn to play musical instruments, and there are a wide range of performance opportunities. Pupils raise money for local charities and visit the local care home. The inclusive ethos ensures all pupils have equal access to broaden their horizons. They develop their character through this carefully planned enrichment offer.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

32 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths63%

63%, 1 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths6%

6%, 2 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

214 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals18.2%

18.2%, 8.3 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language2.8%

2.8%, 18.8 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support17.3%

17.3%, 2.5 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.8%

2.8%, 3.2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Rackheath Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
White House Farm2 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Little Plumstead Church of England Primary Academy2 milesOfsted: Good48% met the expected standard
Salhouse CofE Primary School2 milesOfsted judgements: Requires improvement to good20% met the expected standard
Sparhawk Infant School & Nursery2 milesOfsted: OutstandingNot published
Falcon Junior School2 milesOfsted: Good52% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mr Chris Ashman
Address
Willoughby Way, Rackheath, Norwich, NR13 6SL
Local authority
Norfolk
URN
120843

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.