Hempnall Primary School, Norwich

In its own words: "At Hempnall Primary School, we have high aspirations for everyone working and learning in our school’s community. We work together to inspire, educate and nurture the whole child, providing opportunities for each child to learn, discover and grow their unique talents and abilities. We encourage and enable our children to work hard and play hard."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Along with our federated school, Brooke Primary School , we work together to inspire our whole school community. We are a small federation of two small South Norfolk Schools working together to ensure our community are given the schools that we would have wanted to go to. We are proud to be developing together in collaboration and federation."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.

In 2025, 82% of Year 6 pupils at Hempnall Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 79% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 70% in Norfolk and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 85% in reading and 69% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 25 families put Hempnall Primary School as their first choice and 41 named it as one of their preferences, for 20 places offered. That is 1.3 first choices for every place. 5 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Hempnall Primary School are Saxlingham Nethergate CofE VC Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 100% reading, 100% maths); Tasburgh Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (2.3 miles, Good, 81% reading, 76% maths); Newton Flotman Church of England Primary Academy (3 miles, Requires improvement, 71% reading, 64% maths); and St Mary's Church of England Junior Academy (3 miles, Requires improvement, 71% reading, 62% maths).

Hempnall Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

12.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 29 pupils (18.7%) received SEN support and 3 (1.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a moderate learning difficulty.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Hempnall Primary School.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bus Shelter (adjacent), 220 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Norfolk (28).

In 2024/25, Hempnall Primary School issued 0 suspensions, 0 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.