Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe

URN: 120858 • Norwich NR7 0QW

Overview

Name
Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe
URN
120858
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
60.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Anita Gutteridge (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Hillside Avenue, Norwich NR7 0QW

Summary

Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, located in Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich, is a community school that caters to mixed-gender students. Established in the 1930s, the school features a large central garden for outdoor learning and play, alongside a spacious field for physical education and recreational activities. The school has a capacity of 472 students and is part of the Broad Horizons Education Trust since 2022, enhancing its educational offerings.

The school’s ethos focuses on fostering an inclusive environment where every child can thrive. Hillside Avenue aims to support each student's unique aspirations and experiences through a collaborative approach between home and school. The curriculum is designed to promote curiosity and ambition, encompassing a wide range of subjects including English, Maths, Science, and History, while also encouraging critical thinking and reflective learning.

Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School is committed to celebrating diversity and meeting individual needs, ensuring that all students are empowered to achieve their best. The school encourages community involvement and offers opportunities for parents to engage through tours and information sessions.

Key details

LA
Norfolk
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
472
Pupils
Boys
Girls
FSM %
Open date
Close date
2016-08-31
Last Ofsted
2015-04-16
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Norfolk

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 472
2024-09-11 472
2023-09-11 472
2022-09-11 472
2021-09-11 472
2020-09-11 472

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