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Hemblington Primary School

Broadland, NR13 4QJPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2024
KS2 Results
68%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
25 1st-choice / 26 places
Ranking
#5,095
of 13,686 nationally

About Hemblington Primary School

Hemblington Primary School is a popular choice among local families, with 55 applications for just 26 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.12. Of those, 25 first-preference families received offers, suggesting strong local demand. The school is a state-funded, mixed primary in Broadland, Norfolk, led by headteacher Andrew Howard, and it currently serves 142 pupils against a capacity of 196. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024, the school was rated Good overall, with behaviour and attitudes judged Outstanding — a notable improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2021. The inspection report highlights Good grades for quality of education, early years provision, personal development, and leadership, which will reassure parents looking for a stable, improving environment.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMill Road, Norwich, Broadland, NR13 4QJ
HeadteacherAndrew Howard
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils142
Free School Meals (FSM)16.2%
School Capacity142 / 196 (72% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 25 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
ICT SuitePlaying FieldsArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolDining HallMusic RoomsSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

Cross CountryGymnasticsRoundersNetballTennis

Clubs & Activities

ChoirCodingDramaChessGardeningScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:35 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:15-08:35

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: hemblingtonprimaryschool.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hemblington Primary School

Hemblington Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.