The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 360
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- HEARTS ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Annie Bristow
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Hill Avenue, Wickford, Essex, SS11 8LT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHilltop Infant School
Primary · Very close
Beauchamps High School
Secondary · Very close
The Wickford Church of England School
Primary · 737m away
Runwell Community Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
North Crescent Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Abacus Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Wickford Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Children's Support Service
Pupil referral unit · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Hilltop Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Hilltop Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hilltop Junior School?
Hilltop Junior School currently has 360 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hilltop Junior School take?
Hilltop Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hilltop Junior School?
Hilltop Junior School is in Wickford, SS11 8LT, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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