Rackheath Primary School
URN: 120843 • Norwich NR13 6SL
Overview
- Name
- Rackheath Primary School
- URN
- 120843
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Chris Ashman (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01603720098
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Willoughby Way, Norwich NR13 6SL
Summary
Rackheath Primary School is a community school located in Norwich, Norfolk, catering to mixed-gender pupils from Reception to Year 6, with a total enrolment of 217 against a capacity of 210. The school operates as a one-form entry institution, allowing for individual class instruction while fostering a close-knit environment where staff and students know each other well. This structure contributes to a positive atmosphere, promoting happiness and enthusiasm among the children.
The school's mission centres on providing the best possible opportunities for students to enjoy their education and reach their full potential. The ethos, known as the "Rackheath Way," is shaped by input from children, parents, governors, and staff, emphasizing key qualities and expectations that guide the school community. This collaborative approach reinforces the importance of partnership between the school and its wider community.
Rackheath Primary School is committed to ensuring that children not only achieve academically but also create lasting memories through various opportunities both in and out of the classroom. The school encourages visits from prospective parents to experience its vibrant community firsthand.
The school's mission centres on providing the best possible opportunities for students to enjoy their education and reach their full potential. The ethos, known as the "Rackheath Way," is shaped by input from children, parents, governors, and staff, emphasizing key qualities and expectations that guide the school community. This collaborative approach reinforces the importance of partnership between the school and its wider community.
Rackheath Primary School is committed to ensuring that children not only achieve academically but also create lasting memories through various opportunities both in and out of the classroom. The school encourages visits from prospective parents to experience its vibrant community firsthand.
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 217 | 113 | 104 | 210 | 19.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 213 | 106 | 107 | 210 | 17.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 201 | 99 | 102 | 210 | 11.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 201 | 99 | 102 | 210 | 11.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 208 | 106 | 102 | 210 | 11.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 200 | 98 | 102 | 210 | 8.00 |
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