Hillmead Primary School

URN: 117310 • Bishop's Stortford CM23 4PW

Overview

Name
Hillmead Primary School
URN
117310
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
55.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Michelle Shenston (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01279656876
Website
Visit
Address
Woburn Avenue, Bishop's Stortford CM23 4PW

Summary

Hillmead Primary School is a mixed community school located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, with a current enrolment of 226 pupils and a capacity of 240. The school aims to provide a supportive and nurturing environment for children from Reception to Year 6, fostering relationships based on mutual trust and respect. Headteacher Mrs. Michelle Shenston emphasizes the importance of high standards and aspirations, ensuring that all pupils make good progress academically and in extracurricular activities such as sports and music.

The curriculum at Hillmead is designed to be rich and varied, offering a wide range of experiences that challenge and broaden students' horizons. The school is part of the Envision Partnership, which includes 21 primary schools in the area, promoting collaboration among educators to enhance the educational experience for children. This partnership reflects the school’s commitment to working together for the benefit of all pupils.

Admissions for primary and nursery places follow Hertfordshire County Council's policies, with specific application deadlines outlined for prospective families. The school encourages parents to participate in tours to gain insight into the learning environment and community ethos.

Key details

LA
Hertfordshire
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
240
Pupils
226
Boys
119
Girls
107
FSM %
16.60
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-03-21
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Hertfordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 226 119 107 240 16.60
2024-09-11 233 118 115 240 13.70
2023-09-11 285 145 140 270 8.00
2022-09-11 285 145 140 300 8.00
2021-09-11 299 152 147 300 5.90
2020-09-11 296 147 149 300 4.00

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