St. Clements Hill Primary Academy, based in Norwich, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a free schools and operates as a mixed school. It has a none religious character.

St. Clements Hill Primary Academy currently has around 304 pupils on roll, which is about 72% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48% boys and 52% girls. Around 16.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 5.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 16%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (71.7%). other white pupils make up about 11.2%

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: 50 Le Safferne Gardens, Norwich, NR3 4AR
Website: www.stclementsacademy.co.uk
Telephone: 01603984737
School Type: Free schools
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Norfolk
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Jessica Gardner
Religious character: None
Admissions policy:
Unique reference: 145914

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 17/06/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 304
Number of Boys: 146
Number of Girls: 158

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.7% 4%
Persistent absence: 16% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British71.70%218
Other White11.20%34
African5.90%18
Other Mixed2.30%7
Other Asian1.60%5
Indian1.60%5
White and Black African1.60%5
Other (any other ethnic group)1.30%4
White and Asian1.00%3
Bangladeshi0.70%2
White and Black Caribbean0.30%1
Gypsy/Roma0.30%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.30%1
Irish0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

KS2 progress scores not available.
This school has KS2 data, but published progress measures are not available for the selected year or cohort. You can still compare attainment and average scaled scores below where available.
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
Town average
54%
Local authority average
53%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
Town average
5%
Local authority average
3%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
Town average
104.5
Local authority average
103.8
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
Town average
102.9
Local authority average
102.6
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St. Clements Hill Primary Academy
50 Le Safferne Gardens , NR3 4AR
- not rated 0 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
George White Junior School
Silver Road , NR3 4RG
3out of 4 797 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
George White Junior School
Silver Road , NR3 4RG
- not rated 797 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Mousehold Infant & Nursery School
Mousehold Avenue , NR3 4RS
- not rated 885 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Mousehold Infant & Nursery School
Mousehold Avenue , NR3 4RS
- not rated 885 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Catton Grove Middle School
Weston Road , NR3 3TP
- not rated 1,712 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Heartsease Community Middle School, Norwich
Rider Haggard Road , NR7 9UE
- not rated 1,888 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Mile Cross Middle School
Valpy Avenue , NR3 2EY
- not rated 2,422 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Bignold Middle School
Wessex Street , NR2 2SP
- not rated 3,094 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Sewell Park Academy
St Clement's Hill , NR3 4BX
3out of 4 495 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Sewell Park College
St Clement's Hill , NR3 4BX
- not rated 495 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Sprowston Community Academy
Cannerby Lane , Sprowston NR7 8NE
3out of 4 1,523 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Sprowston Community High School
Cannerby Lane , Sprowston NR7 8NE
- not rated 1,523 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
The Open Academy
Salhouse Road , NR7 9DL
3out of 4 1,599 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School
The Old Fire Station , 30 Bethel Street NR2 1NR
- not rated 2,595 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Nor07 - Norfolk Reintergration
Include , 43 Crome Road NR3 4RG
- not rated 848 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Boys More About School
St Christopher's School
George Hill , Old Catton NR6 7DE
- not rated 1,092 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hall School
St Faith's Road , Old Catton NR6 7AD
3out of 4 1,703 yd Foundation special school Yes Mixed More About School
Norwich School of Art and Design
St George Street , NR3 1BB
- not rated 2,073 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Norwich School
71A The Close , NR1 4DD
- not rated 2,095 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.