The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 410
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bristol, City of
- Head
- Ms Bridget Norman (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
June 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
October 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Cemetery Road, Totterdown, Bristol, BS4 3DE
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Hillcrest Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hillcrest Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hillcrest Primary School?
Hillcrest Primary School currently has 410 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hillcrest Primary School take?
Hillcrest Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hillcrest Primary School?
Hillcrest Primary School is in Bristol, BS4 3DE, in the Bristol, City of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hillcrest Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Hillcrest Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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