The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 448
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 11.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Merton
- Head
- Mrs Lisa Francis (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2023 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Ashridge Way, Morden, Surrey, SM4 4EE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMorden Primary School
Primary · 794m away
Hatfeild Primary School
Primary · 868m away
Poplar Primary School
Primary · 898m away
Perseid School
Special school · 1.0km away
Abbotsbury Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Aragon Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Liberty Woodland School
Independent · 1.7km away
Canterbury Campus and Lavender Campus
Pupil referral unit · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Hillcross Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hillcross Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hillcross Primary School?
Hillcross Primary School currently has 448 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hillcross Primary School take?
Hillcross Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hillcross Primary School?
Hillcross Primary School is in Morden, SM4 4EE, in the Merton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hillcross Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Hillcross Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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