Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School

URN: 121013 • Downham Market PE38 9ND

Overview

Name
Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School
URN
121013
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
65.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Matthew Try (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01366388191
Website
Visit
Address
Hillcrest, Downham Market PE38 9ND

Summary

Hillcrest Primary School, located in Downham Market, Norfolk, is a mixed community school with a current enrolment of 411 pupils and a capacity of 540. The school is committed to providing an inclusive environment, featuring accessible facilities such as wheelchair-friendly entryways and a lift in the two-storey Independence Building.

The school’s ethos centres around three core principles: safety, happiness, and learning progress. Hillcrest prides itself on fostering a love of reading and ensuring that children are supported in their educational journey. Despite challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Hillcrest pupils maintained strong academic performance, achieving a 77% pass rate in Key Stage 2 SATs, surpassing national averages.

Hillcrest values its strong community ties and aims to enhance learning through collaboration with parents and local resources. The school looks forward to resuming pre-pandemic activities that enrich the educational experience, encouraging children to engage in diverse learning opportunities both in and out of the classroom.

Key details

LA
Norfolk
Age range
5 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
540
Pupils
411
Boys
223
Girls
188
FSM %
19.70
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-06-28
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Norfolk

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 411 223 188 540 19.70
2024-09-11 440 239 201 540 21.10
2023-09-11 485 251 234 540 20.20
2022-09-11 485 251 234 540 20.20
2021-09-11 509 264 245 540 20.20
2020-09-11 507 262 245 540 13.00

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