Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Hillside Avenue Thorpe St Andrew Norwich Norfolk NR7 0QW |
| Phone | 01603433453 |
| Reference Number | 143280 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 392 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.34%
Girls: 45.66% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 7.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 25.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 28 | 52 |
| 2 | 31 | 17 | 48 |
| 3 | 20 | 23 | 43 |
| 4 | 28 | 26 | 54 |
| 5 | 26 | 26 | 52 |
| 6 | 31 | 26 | 57 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 85.5% |
| White, Other | 4.8% |
| White & Asian | 2.3% |
| Chinese | 1.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| African | 1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.8% |
| Unclassified | 0.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.8% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 2022-11-14 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-09-27 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2019-06-12 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2016-09-06 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe | ||
| 2015-04-15 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-10-02 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2013-06-20 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-01-09 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2009-02-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-12-14 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 1999-09-20 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2015-04-15 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-10-02 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2013-06-20 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-01-09 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2009-02-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-12-14 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 1999-09-20 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 102 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -0.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -0.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
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Dussindale Primary School
Vane Close, Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 0US |
0.54 miles |
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St William's Primary School
Williams Loke, Thorpe St Andrew, St. William's Primary School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 0AJ |
0.74 miles |
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Heartsease Primary Academy
Rider Haggard Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 9UE |
1.21 miles |
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Lionwood Infant and Nursery School
Telegraph Lane East, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 4AN |
1.36 miles |
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Lionwood Junior School
Wolfe Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 4HT |
1.41 miles |
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Falcon Junior School
Falcon Road West, Sprowston, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 8NT |
1.78 miles |
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Trowse Primary School
Pepperpot Drive, Trowse, Norfolk, NR14 8TU |
1.83 miles |
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Cecil Gowing Infant School
Falcon Road West, Sprowston, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 8NZ |
1.86 miles |
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Mousehold Infant & Nursery School
Mousehold Avenue, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 4RS |
1.97 miles |
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Charles Darwin Primary School
81 Rose Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1DJ |
1.98 miles |
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George White Junior School
Silver Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 4RG |
2.13 miles |
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Sparhawk Infant School & Nursery
Sparhawk Avenue, Sprowston, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 8BU |
2.15 miles |
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White House Farm
Mallard Way, Norwich, NR7 8DN |
2.2 miles |
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Magdalen Gates Primary School
Bull Close Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1NG |
2.31 miles |
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St. Clements Hill Primary Academy
50 Le Safferne Gardens, Norwich, NR3 4AR |
2.31 miles |
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Sprowston Junior School
Recreation Ground Road, Sprowston, Sprowston Junior School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 8EW |
2.33 miles |
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Sprowston Infant School
Recreation Ground Road, Sprowston, Recreation Ground Rd, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 8EW |
2.33 miles |
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Lakenham Primary School
City Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 2HL |
2.33 miles |
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The Free School Norwich
Kings House, 15-17 Surrey Street, Norwich, NR1 3NX |
2.4 miles |
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Angel Road Junior School
Angel Road, 81 Angel Road, Norwich, NR3 3HR |
2.6 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form
Laundry Lane, Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 0XS |
0.5 miles |
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The Open Academy
Salhouse Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 9DL |
1.48 miles |
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Sprowston Community Academy
Cannerby Lane, Sprowston, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 8NE |
1.89 miles |
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Norwich School
71A The Close, Norwich, NR1 4DD |
2.15 miles |
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Notre Dame High School, Norwich
Surrey Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 3PB |
2.32 miles |
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Norwich Steiner School
Hospital Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 2HW |
2.35 miles |
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Jane Austen College
46-48 Colegate, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1DD |
2.43 miles |
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Sewell Park Academy
St Clement's Hill, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 4BX |
2.52 miles |
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Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School
The Old Fire Station, 30 Bethel Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1NR |
2.54 miles |
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The Wherry School
280 Hall Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 2GB |
2.81 miles |
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Norwich City College of Further and Higher Education
Ipswich Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 2LJ |
2.82 miles |
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Hewett Academy
Cecil Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 2PL |
2.83 miles |
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Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory School
14 Ipswich Road, Norwich, NR2 2LR |
2.92 miles |
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Harford Manor School, Norwich
43 Ipswich Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 2LN |
3.04 miles |
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Red Balloon Educational Trust-Norfolk
76 Earlham Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3DF |
3.11 miles |
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Visiting Teacher Service Central
Greenwood Centre, Norwich, NR4 6BP |
3.12 miles |
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Hall School
St Faith's Road, Old Catton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 7AD |
3.19 miles |
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Norwich High School for Girls GDST
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3.23 miles |
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The Parkside School, Norwich
College Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3JA |
3.38 miles |
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City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy
Eaton Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 6PP |
3.39 miles |