Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe

About Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe

Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe is an academy converter in Norwich, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 392 pupils on roll. It is part of BROAD HORIZONS EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 September 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 8.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Norfolk →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

392 / 472 (83%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

27 September 2022

Who 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.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and 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.

Staffing 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.

How 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

Hillside Avenue, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 0QW

Phone

01603433453

Headteacher

Christopher Hutchinson

Website

www.hillsideavenue.org/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe?

Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe is an academy converter in Norwich, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe have?

Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe has 392 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe's Ofsted rating?

Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 September 2022).

How does Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

50% of pupils at Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe part of an academy trust?

Yes — Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe is part of BROAD HORIZONS EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe?

Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe is located at Hillside Avenue, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 0QW.