The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (106% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 42 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 452
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 30%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Trust
- THE GORSE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Victoria Oddy
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Cowper Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS7 4DR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHoly Rosary and St Anne's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 526m away
Dixons Trinity Chapeltown
All-through · Grammar · 538m away
Harehills Primary School
Primary · 901m away
Co-op Academy Nightingale
Primary · 1.0km away
Shakespeare Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Little London Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
West Oaks School
Special school · 1.3km away
Co-op Academy Leeds
Secondary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Hillcrest Academy's Ofsted rating?
Hillcrest Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hillcrest Academy?
Hillcrest Academy currently has 452 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hillcrest Academy take?
Hillcrest Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hillcrest Academy?
Hillcrest Academy is in Leeds, LS7 4DR, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hillcrest Academy have a sixth form?
No, Hillcrest Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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