The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
79%
+17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
12% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 55 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 642
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 24.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Trust
- THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Abby MCNIVEN Mr Ross FARNDON (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
Ditchling Hill, Southgate West, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 8QL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSouthgate Primary
Primary · 364m away
St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley
Secondary · 767m away
Broadfield Primary Academy
Primary · 801m away
Thomas Bennett Community College
Secondary · 809m away
Desmond Anderson Primary Academy
Primary · 955m away
Desmond Anderson Primary School
Primary · 955m away
Seymour Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Atelier21 Future School
Independent · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Hilltop Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hilltop Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hilltop Primary School?
Hilltop Primary School currently has 642 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hilltop Primary School take?
Hilltop Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hilltop Primary School?
Hilltop Primary School is in Crawley, RH11 8QL, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hilltop Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Hilltop Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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