The short version
Above-average SATs results. 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
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
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
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.
17% 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, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 311
- Capacity
- 74%
- FSM
- 19.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bexley
- Trust
- AMADEUS PRIMARY ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Ms Kathryn Laurie (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Sidmouth Road, Welling, Kent, DA16 1DR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWelling School
Secondary · 768m away
Brampton Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
East Wickham Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Barrington Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.3km away
Foster's Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Westbrooke School
Special school · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Hillsgrove Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hillsgrove Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hillsgrove Primary School?
Hillsgrove Primary School currently has 311 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hillsgrove Primary School take?
Hillsgrove Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hillsgrove Primary School?
Hillsgrove Primary School is in Welling, DA16 1DR, in the Bexley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hillsgrove Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Hillsgrove Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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