The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 43% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
43%
-19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 331
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 21.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- EPPING FOREST SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP TRUST
- Head
- Miss Joanne Willcox (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Ninefields Estate, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 3EL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Hillhouse CofE Primary School?
Hillhouse CofE Primary School currently has 331 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hillhouse CofE Primary School take?
Hillhouse CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hillhouse CofE Primary School?
Hillhouse CofE Primary School is in Waltham Abbey, EN9 3EL, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hillhouse CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Hillhouse CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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