Hempnall Primary School

About Hempnall Primary School

Hempnall Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the South Norfolk community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 163 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 164 places).

Ofsted has rated Hempnall Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Lewis, it falls under Norfolk local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4722nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 14th out of 54 in South Norfolk.

Hempnall Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 41 applications for 20 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Hempnall Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Gymnastics, Dance, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Art Club, Drama, Coding and 2 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in South Norfolk, Hempnall Primary School is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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