Rackheath Primary School
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
Pupil numbers and mix
214 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Rackheath Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| White House Farm | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Little Plumstead Church of England Primary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
| Salhouse CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 20% met the expected standard |
| Sparhawk Infant School & Nursery | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| Falcon Junior School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% 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
- Phone
- 01603720098
- 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.