What did Ofsted judge Hilgay Riverside Academy's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Hilgay Riverside Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Hilgay Riverside Academy?

Hilgay Riverside Academy has 75 pupils on roll.

What ages does Hilgay Riverside Academy take?

Hilgay Riverside Academy admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is Hilgay Riverside Academy located?

Hilgay Riverside Academy is located in Downham Market, PE38 0JL, Norfolk.

How do I apply to Hilgay Riverside Academy?

Hilgay Riverside Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does Hilgay Riverside Academy have a religious character?

Yes — Hilgay Riverside Academy has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Reception places decided at Hilgay Riverside Academy?

When Hilgay Riverside Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children including those who appear (to the Admissions Authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Sibling — Where the child has a sibling in the school or a sibling has already been offered a place at the school, and where the sibling will still be attending the school at the time of admission but not in a specialist unit or a specialist resource base for Hearing Impaired provision or in a nursery/pre-school. Priority will be given, where necessary, to applications where there is the smallest age gap; 3. Children of staff — Children of staff recruited to fill a vacant post at the school for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage. DEMAT is required to approve the Headteachers' designation of such posts and confirm the assessment that a member of staff appointed meets the requirements of the shortage. Priority will be limited to one place for each form of entry in any year, and 1 further criteria. Tie-break: A straight-line distance measurement between the child's home and the school will be used to rank applications. Priority will be given to those children who live closest to the school. If DEMAT is unable to distinguish between applicants using the published criteria, including those who live in blocks of flats, places will be offered via a random draw which will be supervised by someone independent of the school.

What is the largest ethnic background at Hilgay Riverside Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 96% of pupils at Hilgay Riverside Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Hilgay Riverside Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children including those who appear (to the Admissions Authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Sibling — Where the child has a sibling in the school or a sibling has already been offered a place at the school, and where the sibling will still be attending the school at the time of admission but not in a specialist unit or a specialist resource base for Hearing Impaired provision or in a nursery/pre-school. Priority will be given, where necessary, to applications where there is the smallest age gap.
3Children of staff — Children of staff recruited to fill a vacant post at the school for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage. DEMAT is required to approve the Headteachers' designation of such posts and confirm the assessment that a member of staff appointed meets the requirements of the shortage. Priority will be limited to one place for each form of entry in any year.
4All other applicants

If two applications tie: A straight-line distance measurement between the child's home and the school will be used to rank applications. Priority will be given to those children who live closest to the school. If DEMAT is unable to distinguish between applicants using the published criteria, including those who live in blocks of flats, places will be offered via a random draw which will be supervised by someone independent of the school.

The document numbers criteria 1 and 2 both as '1' due to a typographical error in the original; the intended order is LAC, sibling, staff children, all others. Waiting list operates until 31 December of each school year of admission.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Hilgay Riverside Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Hilgay Riverside Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Hilgay Riverside Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Hilgay Riverside Academy?: Hilgay Riverside Academy has 75 pupils on roll.
What ages does Hilgay Riverside Academy take?: Hilgay Riverside Academy admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Hilgay Riverside Academy located?: Hilgay Riverside Academy is located in Downham Market, PE38 0JL, Norfolk.
How do I apply to Hilgay Riverside Academy?: Hilgay Riverside Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Hilgay Riverside Academy have a religious character?: Yes — Hilgay Riverside Academy has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at Hilgay Riverside Academy?: When Hilgay Riverside Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children including those who appear (to the Admissions Authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Sibling — Where the child has a sibling in the school or a sibling has already been offered a place at the school, and where the sibling will still be attending the school at the time of admission but not in a specialist unit or a specialist resource base for Hearing Impaired provision or in a nursery/pre-school. Priority will be given, where necessary, to applications where there is the smallest age gap; 3. Children of staff — Children of staff recruited to fill a vacant post at the school for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage. DEMAT is required to approve the Headteachers' designation of such posts and confirm the assessment that a member of staff appointed meets the requirements of the shortage. Priority will be limited to one place for each form of entry in any year, and 1 further criteria. Tie-break: A straight-line distance measurement between the child's home and the school will be used to rank applications. Priority will be given to those children who live closest to the school. If DEMAT is unable to distinguish between applicants using the published criteria, including those who live in blocks of flats, places will be offered via a random draw which will be supervised by someone independent of the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at Hilgay Riverside Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 96% of pupils at Hilgay Riverside Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Hilgay Riverside Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children including those who appear (to the Admissions Authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Sibling — Where the child has a sibling in the school or a sibling has already been offered a place at the school, and where the sibling will still be attending the school at the time of admission but not in a specialist unit or a specialist resource base for Hearing Impaired provision or in a nursery/pre-school. Priority will be given, where necessary, to applications where there is the smallest age gap.
3Children of staff — Children of staff recruited to fill a vacant post at the school for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage. DEMAT is required to approve the Headteachers' designation of such posts and confirm the assessment that a member of staff appointed meets the requirements of the shortage. Priority will be limited to one place for each form of entry in any year.
4All other applicants

Hilgay Riverside Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Hilgay Riverside Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Hilgay Riverside Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Hilgay Riverside Academy?: Hilgay Riverside Academy has 75 pupils on roll.
What ages does Hilgay Riverside Academy take?: Hilgay Riverside Academy admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Hilgay Riverside Academy located?: Hilgay Riverside Academy is located in Downham Market, PE38 0JL, Norfolk.
How do I apply to Hilgay Riverside Academy?: Hilgay Riverside Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Hilgay Riverside Academy have a religious character?: Yes — Hilgay Riverside Academy has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at Hilgay Riverside Academy?: When Hilgay Riverside Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children including those who appear (to the Admissions Authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Sibling — Where the child has a sibling in the school or a sibling has already been offered a place at the school, and where the sibling will still be attending the school at the time of admission but not in a specialist unit or a specialist resource base for Hearing Impaired provision or in a nursery/pre-school. Priority will be given, where necessary, to applications where there is the smallest age gap; 3. Children of staff — Children of staff recruited to fill a vacant post at the school for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage. DEMAT is required to approve the Headteachers' designation of such posts and confirm the assessment that a member of staff appointed meets the requirements of the shortage. Priority will be limited to one place for each form of entry in any year, and 1 further criteria. Tie-break: A straight-line distance measurement between the child's home and the school will be used to rank applications. Priority will be given to those children who live closest to the school. If DEMAT is unable to distinguish between applicants using the published criteria, including those who live in blocks of flats, places will be offered via a random draw which will be supervised by someone independent of the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at Hilgay Riverside Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 96% of pupils at Hilgay Riverside Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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