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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Twitter (other)
- Juniper Websites (other)
- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility Version (other)
- Newsletter May 202523rd May 2025 (other)
- Newsletter July 202522nd Jul 2025 (other)
Nearby alternatives
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (76.8)
- Hatfield Heath Community Primary School (70.2)
- Northgate Primary School (70.2)
- Windhill21 (70.0)
- Northgate Primary School (67.8)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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