Hilgay Riverside Academy
Church Road, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 0JL
Inspected 10 May 2022
About Hilgay Riverside Academy
Hilgay Riverside Academy is an academy converter in Downham Market, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 71 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of GRACE SCHOOLS. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 May 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 34.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.3% have English as an additional language.
School Information
- Local Authority
- Norfolk →
- School Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Age Range
- Ages 4–11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Pupils / Capacity
- 71 / 98 (72%)
- Sixth Form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Religious Character
- Church of England
- Last Ofsted Inspection
- 10 May 2022
Pupil profile
2023/24Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.
Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Results & performance
2023/24Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.
SATs results (Key Stage 2)
Attendance
Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.
Workforce
2024/25Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.
Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.
School finances
2024-25How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.
Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.
Contact Details
- Address
- Church Road, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 0JL
- Phone
- 01366387685
- Headteacher
- Sarah Turner
Academy Trust
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Frequently asked questions
- What type of school is Hilgay Riverside Academy?
- Hilgay Riverside Academy is an academy converter in Downham Market, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
- How many pupils does Hilgay Riverside Academy have?
- Hilgay Riverside Academy has 71 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
- What is Hilgay Riverside Academy's Ofsted rating?
- Hilgay Riverside Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 May 2022).
- How does Hilgay Riverside Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
- 60% of pupils at Hilgay Riverside Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
- Is Hilgay Riverside Academy part of an academy trust?
- Yes — Hilgay Riverside Academy is part of GRACE SCHOOLS.
- Where is Hilgay Riverside Academy?
- Hilgay Riverside Academy is located at Church Road, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 0JL.
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