Hethersett VC Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Norwich, East of England NR9 3DB · Norfolk
#1180 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#9732 of 15,697 nationally
About Hethersett VC Primary School
Hethersett VC Primary School is a local authority primary located in Norwich, in the Norfolk local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 304 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 41.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1180th of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (77th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: higher standard (29th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 304; capacity filled 101.3%.
There are 172 schools in Norwich; Hethersett VC Primary School ranks 87th of 167 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)58%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)3%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)11.2%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Hethersett VC Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 304
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 11.2%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 101.3%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 58%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 3%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Hethersett VC Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Hethersett Academy
Norwich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,250 students · 19 m away
Hethersett Woodside Primary & Nursery School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
508 students · 888 m away
Little Melton Primary School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
119 students · 2.0 km away
Cringleford Prep
Cringleford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
52 students · 3.4 km away
Cringleford CE VA Primary School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
458 students · 3.6 km away
The Bawburgh School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
99 students · 3.7 km away
Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery, Wymondham
Wymondham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
434 students · 4.5 km away
Chapel Break Infant School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
159 students · 5.0 km away
Barford Primary School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
87 students · 5.1 km away
St Michael's VA Junior School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
423 students · 5.1 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in East of England with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Shirley Community Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
303 students
Clipstone Brook Lower School
Leighton Buzzard · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
306 students
The Rackham Church of England Primary School and Pre-School
Ely · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
307 students
Myland Community Primary School
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
307 students
Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery
Bury St Edmunds · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
301 students
Wood Ley Community Primary School
Stowmarket · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
307 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hethersett VC Primary School a good school?
Hethersett VC Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 41.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1180 of 1,872 in East of England. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Hethersett VC Primary School rank in East of England?
Hethersett VC Primary School ranks #1180 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #9732 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hethersett VC Primary School?
Hethersett VC Primary School had 304 students in 2025.
Is Hethersett VC Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Hethersett VC Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Hethersett VC Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hethersett VC Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.