Queen's Hill Primary School

About Queen's Hill Primary School

Queen's Hill Primary School in South Norfolk is a state primary for mixed genders aged 4 to 11, and it is currently running very close to full capacity with 623 pupils against a school capacity of 630. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 11.5%, which is below the national average for primary schools, suggesting a relatively affluent intake compared with the wider Norfolk area. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 83 total applications for 56 places, with 58 of those being first-preference applications. All 56 places were offered to first-preference families, but the oversubscription ratio of 1.48 means that for every place available, nearly one and a half families applied. This level of competition signals a school that is well-regarded locally and that parents are keen to secure a spot at, particularly given the nursery provision on site for younger children.

Academically, Queen's Hill performs well above the local authority average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 73% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Norfolk LA average of just 52%. The school ranks 10th out of 54 primary schools in South Norfolk, placing it in the top 25% nationally. In reading, 80% of pupils met the expected standard and 35% achieved a higher standard, while in maths 84% met the expected standard and 25% reached the higher threshold. Average scaled scores in both reading and maths were 105, comfortably above the national benchmark of 100. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2023 confirmed it remains Good overall, with leadership and management rated Outstanding and early years provision judged Outstanding. This is a significant improvement from its previous inspection in 2017, when it was rated Requires Improvement.

The school offers a broad range of facilities including a gymnasium, art studios, music rooms, an ICT suite, a sports hall, playing fields, and a forest school, alongside clubs such as art, coding, film, science and chess. Sports provision includes tennis, cricket, rounders and dance. For pupils with additional needs, the school has identified provisions for specific learning difficulties including dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, hearing impairment and physical disability. With its strong academic outcomes, high demand for places, and a full suite of facilities, Queen's Hill is a good fit for families in the South Norfolk area who want a well-performing state primary with a strong early years foundation and a clear track record of improvement.

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