Rackheath Primary School

A outstanding community school school in Norfolk. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Rackheath Primary School.

Norwich, NR136SL Ofsted: Outstanding Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

65

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
66.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 78.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
47.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 6.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
16 July 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Willoughby Way
Rackheath
Norwich, NR136SL
Phone
1603720098
Website
rackheath.norfolk.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
120843
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Willoughby Way, Rackheath, Norwich, NR13 6SL
Website
www.rackheath.norfolk.sch.uk/
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
213
Free School Meals
18.3% (39 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.9% (4 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
15.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
78.0 (+19.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 107.0
2023 107.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Rackheath Primary School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 107.0 107.0
2024 105.0 107.0

Overall Trend:

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
14 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
27
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
213 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Down -1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Inspiring Learning, Valuing All"

Head Teacher's Message

On behalf of everyone involved with the school I would like to welcome you to our vibrant and happy community. We are a one form entry primary school with a pre-school, dedicated to partnership with families and ensuring each child reaches their potential in a caring environment.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Football (years 3 – 6) Netball (years 3 – 6) Cross Country (Years 3 – 6) Multi Sports (years 1 – 2) Cushion Making (years 5 – 6) Maths Club (years 3 – 6) Choir (years 3 – 6) LunchTime Reading club (All years) Cricket Club (years 5 – 6) seasonal Tennis Club (years 3 – 6) seasonal

Sports

Cross Country Cricket Swimming Rounders

Curriculum Highlights

National Curriculum objectives are covered across a 2-year planning period. Curriculum is organised into whole school themes: Rackheath Rocks, Epic Elements and Let's Get Moving. Knowledge Organisers detail key learning each term, with downloads for each year group. Termly Knowledge Organisers include: Epic Elements (Reception; Year 1 and 2; Year 3 and 4; Year 5 and 6), Rackheath Rocks, Our Wonderful World, To Infinity and Beyond, Kingdoms and Conquerors, Healthy Me, A Drop in the Ocean, The World Outside Our Window. Knowledge Organisers and Skills Maps exist for Art, Computing, DT, Geography, Historical Enquiry, Modern Foreign Languages, Music, Physical Health and Science. Skills Maps are used to track progress across the school.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

After School Club runs from the end of the school day until 5:30pm; places for 30 children; cost £10 per session. Breakfast Club runs from 7:45am to 8:45am (introduced Sept 2023) and costs £4.50 per child per session (including breakfast). Snacks provided during the session; bookings through the school office.

SEND Provision

The SEND Information Report is a useful source of information about what we do in school and has useful links to support families and children.

Financial Information

Universal Free School Meals for Reception to Year 2; KS2 school meals cost £2.84 per lunch. Since September 2023, meals are booked and paid online via SCOPAY. Parents may bring packed lunches; please avoid fizzy drinks, chocolate/sweets and glass bottles. Entitlement to Free School Meals is checked via eligible benefits; applications can be made through the school office or on 0344 800 8020.

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