The short version
Below-average SATs results. 89% capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 40% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 125
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 39.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Trust
- TAPESTRY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mrs Ronni Barker
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
We have not attached an official inspection report link to this school page yet.
No official inspection report links have been attached to this school page yet.
Location
Wyaston Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1NB
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Hilltop Primary Academy?
Hilltop Primary Academy currently has 125 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hilltop Primary Academy take?
Hilltop Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hilltop Primary Academy?
Hilltop Primary Academy is in Ashbourne, DE6 1NB, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hilltop Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Hilltop Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.