Hilgay Riverside Academy
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Downham Market, East of England PE38 0JL · Norfolk
#1529 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#12708 of 15,697 nationally
About Hilgay Riverside Academy
Hilgay Riverside Academy is a academy primary located in Downham Market, in the Norfolk local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 75 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 27.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1529th of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (39th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: higher standard (10th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 75; capacity filled 76.5%.
There are 6 schools in Downham Market; Hilgay Riverside Academy ranks 5th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)60%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)0%
- 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%)34.7%
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 Hilgay Riverside Academy by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 75
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 34.7%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 76.5%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 60%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 0%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Hilgay Riverside Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Downham Market · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
108 students · 3.5 km away
Southery Academy
Downham Market · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
83 students · 3.8 km away
Downham Market Academy
Downham Market · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,329 students · 5.1 km away
Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School
Downham Market · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
404 students · 5.2 km away
Nelson Academy
Downham Market · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
386 students · 5.4 km away
Wimbotsham and Stow Academy
King's Lynn · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
106 students · 6.8 km away
All Saints Academy
King's Lynn · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
97 students · 8.0 km away
Holy Cross Church of England Primary School
King's Lynn · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
55 students · 10 km away
Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School
Thetford · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
91 students · 12 km away
Iceni Secondary Academy
Thetford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
555 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in East of England with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Newton Flotman Church of England Primary Academy
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
75 students
Woodham Walter Church of England Primary Academy
Maldon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
75 students
Aslacton Primary School
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
74 students
Stutton Church of England Primary School
IPSWICH · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
76 students
Great Whelnetham Church of England Primary School
Bury St. Edmunds · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
74 students
Hollesley Primary School
Woodbridge · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
76 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hilgay Riverside Academy a good school?
Hilgay Riverside Academy has a Success Index (England) of 27.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1529 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 Hilgay Riverside Academy rank in East of England?
Hilgay Riverside Academy ranks #1529 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #12708 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hilgay Riverside Academy?
Hilgay Riverside Academy had 75 students in 2025.
Is Hilgay Riverside Academy a primary school or a secondary school?
Hilgay Riverside Academy is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Hilgay Riverside Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hilgay Riverside Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.