Queen's Hill Primary School
URN: 135148 • Norwich NR8 5FT
Overview
- Name
- Queen's Hill Primary School
- URN
- 135148
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 66.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Matthew Cross (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01603746857
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Kestrel Avenue, Norwich NR8 5FT
Summary
Queen's Hill Primary School, located in Norwich, Norfolk, is a mixed community school with a current enrolment of 623 pupils, serving a capacity of 630. The school prides itself on providing a safe and nurturing environment where diversity is valued, as highlighted in its recent Ofsted report. The ethos of the school focuses on fostering both academic and personal development, ensuring that all pupils feel secure and supported in their learning journey.
The curriculum from Year 3 to Year 6 is topic-based, integrating all National Curriculum subjects. Core texts and engaging stimuli are used to enhance reading and writing lessons, while maths is taught through the 'Power Maths' programme, promoting a mastery approach. This encourages problem-solving and higher-level thinking, with a strong emphasis on developing vocabulary and writing skills across all subjects.
Queen's Hill Primary also prioritises community engagement and inclusivity. Initiatives such as the Schools of Sanctuary programme highlight the school's commitment to welcoming all students, including refugees. Through various activities and collaborative projects, the school fosters a sense of belonging and encourages pupils to appreciate and celebrate diversity within their community.
The curriculum from Year 3 to Year 6 is topic-based, integrating all National Curriculum subjects. Core texts and engaging stimuli are used to enhance reading and writing lessons, while maths is taught through the 'Power Maths' programme, promoting a mastery approach. This encourages problem-solving and higher-level thinking, with a strong emphasis on developing vocabulary and writing skills across all subjects.
Queen's Hill Primary also prioritises community engagement and inclusivity. Initiatives such as the Schools of Sanctuary programme highlight the school's commitment to welcoming all students, including refugees. Through various activities and collaborative projects, the school fosters a sense of belonging and encourages pupils to appreciate and celebrate diversity within their community.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- School Representatives (sen)
- Inclusion and Equality (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Privacy Policy (download)
- Clubs (other)
- Parent & Community Engagement (other)
- Newsletters (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Forms & Policies (other)
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 623 | 335 | 288 | 630 | 11.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 601 | 320 | 281 | 630 | 11.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 553 | 279 | 274 | 630 | 8.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 553 | 279 | 274 | 630 | 8.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 545 | 276 | 269 | 630 | 8.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 527 | 268 | 259 | 630 | 7.00 |
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