Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe — Primary School in Norwich

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Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe

Norwich, NR7 0QW

392 Pupils

472 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

7.20% FSM %

213 Boys

179 Girls

About Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe

Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe is a mixed-gender Academies located in Norwich, Norfolk, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 392 pupils on roll. School capacity: 472. Current headteacher: Christopher Hutchinson.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Norfolk
Region	East of England
Administrative District	Broadland
Parliamentary Constituency	Norwich North
Ward	Thorpe St Andrew South East
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	BROAD HORIZONS EDUCATION TRUST
Opened	01-09-2016
UKPRN	10057797
URN	143280
Data Last Updated	05-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (7)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Colin McDonald	Chair of Local Governing Body	20/01/2026	06/04/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Fr James Stewart	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/07/2022	19/01/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Anna Bristow	Local Governor	30/01/2026	29/01/2030	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lucy Cox	Local Governor	13/05/2024	12/05/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarah Howarth	Local Governor	01/12/2025	30/11/2029	Elected by parents
Mr Colin McDonald	Local Governor	07/04/2025	19/01/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Elizabeth Pendleton	Local Governor	01/07/2022	22/07/2025	Elected by school staff

Schools Nearby

Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form

0.8 km • Norwich

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1.96 km • Norwich

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Lionwood Infant and Nursery School

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe?

Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Norwich, Norfolk.

How many pupils does Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe have?

Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe has 392 pupils, with a capacity of 472.

What is the age range at Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe?

Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.

Who is the headteacher at Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe?

The Headteacher at Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe is Mr Christopher Hutchinson.

Where is Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe located?

Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe is at Hillside Avenue, Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich, NR7 0QW, in the Norfolk local authority, East of England.

Does Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe currently open?

Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mr Christopher Hutchinson

Hillside Avenue, Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich, NR7 0QW

01603433453

www.hillsideavenue.org/

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 143280

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026