How many pupils does Rackheath Primary School have?

Rackheath Primary School has 217 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Rackheath Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Rackheath Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 July 2024).

How does Rackheath Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

63% of pupils at Rackheath Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Rackheath Primary School?

Rackheath Primary School is located at Willoughby Way, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 6SL.

Rackheath Primary School

Willoughby Way, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 6SL

Outstanding

Inspected 16 July 2024

Outstanding

Ofsted

63%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

217

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Rackheath Primary School

Rackheath Primary School is a community school in Norwich, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 217 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 July 2024) rated it Outstanding. At the end of Key Stage 2, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 18.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Norfolk →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 217 / 210 (103%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 16 July 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

18.2%

Free school meals

2.8%

EAL

2.8%

SEN support

19.4%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

63%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

105

Avg reading score

104

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.5%

Overall absence

10%

Persistent absence

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

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

9.89

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.5 vs 2023/24

21.9

Pupils per teacher

↓ -3.4 vs 2023/24

9.81

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.9 vs 2023/24

£46,747

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 15% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,222 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

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

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,883

Spend per pupil

£6,769

Income per pupil

39%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Willoughby Way, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 6SL
Phone: 01603720098
Headteacher: Chris Ashman
Website: www.rackheath.norfolk.sch.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Rackheath Primary School?: Rackheath Primary School is a community school in Norwich, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Rackheath Primary School have?: Rackheath Primary School has 217 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Rackheath Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Rackheath Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 July 2024).
How does Rackheath Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 63% of pupils at Rackheath Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Rackheath Primary School?: Rackheath Primary School is located at Willoughby Way, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 6SL.

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