The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (109% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 41 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 457
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Trust
- GLF SCHOOLS
- Head
- Mr Paul Jensen (Acting Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Chaldon Road, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5PG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEssendene Lodge School
Independent · Very close
Clifton Hill School
Special school · 709m away
de Stafford School
Secondary · 817m away
Sunnydown School
Special school · 955m away
Audley Primary School
Primary · 973m away
St Francis Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
OneSchool Global Kenley Campus
Independent · 1.4km away
Caterham School
Independent · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery?
Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery currently has 457 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery take?
Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery?
Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery is in Caterham, CR3 5PG, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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