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Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe
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Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe
- Primary
- Thorpe St. Andrew NR7 0QW
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Staff prioritize reading, with children recognizing sounds and introduced to stories from the start.
Success of the Curriculum: Teachers ensure learning is well sequenced and build on what has come before.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects need clearer mapping of important knowledge and vocabulary.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Inspectors carried out deep dives in reading and mathematics, discussing curriculum and visiting lessons.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils at risk of falling behind receive specialist additional support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are well-behaved, polite, and work hard.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are supported well within their classes with accurate identification and high standard planning.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare; pupils are confident adults will help them when it happens.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Record keeping is comprehensive, and staff identify any risks efficiently.
Parent Feedback: Feedback can be provided through Ofsted Parent View.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils have lots of opportunities to be physically active and are part of musical bands.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers value working together to trial new classroom practices and feel well supported by senior leaders.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers check frequently on pupils鈥� phonics knowledge and adjust teaching groups accordingly.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers ensure pupils鈥� learning is well sequenced and lessons build on what has been taught previously.
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About Us
Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Norfolk, East of England.
It has 405 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 71% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Hillside Avenue is a busy place all the time! I hope this website provides a glimpse into Hillside life and that the information is both interesting and informative. At Hillside, we want everyone to develop to their full potential and to thrive. Children deserve to study in a supportive, loving, and secure atmosphere because the primary years are an exciting time in their lives. We provide a diverse and balanced curriculum at Hillside that is suitable for each student's age and ability so that they can all enjoy and advance in their learning. Being a large primary school, we can provide the kids with a variety of opportunities. Along with fantastic learning opportunities during school hours, our kids participate in a variety of musical, social, and sporting activities during lunchtime and after school. We live in a caring neighbourhood, and we value every child. We work hard to see that each child's needs are satisfied while also challenging and nurturing them. In order for children to have a joyful and successful time at Hillside, it is important for us to work closely with parents. I'm incredibly proud to be able to guide and support the Hillside school community. If you're interested in learning more about our school, don't hesitate to contact us.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.6 | 20.1 | 22.5 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 104 | - |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 105 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 91 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 93 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% | 46.19% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 3.88% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.9 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 1 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 2 | 94 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% 7 | 55.04% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 10 | 6.78% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.7 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 108 3 | 88 | 94 |
| Reading | 109 2 | 89 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 78% 6 | 51.55% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% 8 | 5.5% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 2.9 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 83 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 83 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 72% | 46.88% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 6.77% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe
Local authority ratio 18 : 1