Hilltop Primary School

URN: 138648 • Crawley RH11 8QL

Overview

Name
Hilltop Primary School
URN
138648
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
58.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Abby MCNIVEN Mr Ross FARNDON (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01293534314
Website
Visit
Address
Ditchling Hill, Crawley RH11 8QL

Summary

Hilltop Primary School, located in Crawley, West Sussex, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 642 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 630. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment where children are encouraged to become lifelong learners. The ethos of Hilltop revolves around developing ambition, aspiration, and resilience in students, ensuring they are well-prepared for their futures.

The curriculum at Hilltop is designed to be broad and engaging, allowing children to create positive memories during their primary years. Staff maintain high expectations for pupil achievement, as highlighted in the recent Ofsted report from March 2024, which praised the well-considered curriculum that promotes exceptional learning outcomes.

Hilltop Primary values the partnership between parents and the school, recognizing that collaboration enhances the educational experience. The school actively promotes British values, encouraging democratic participation through initiatives like the School Council, and instilling respect for the rule of law within its community. For families considering enrollment, an open day for Reception starters is scheduled for November 13, 2025.

Key details

LA
West Sussex
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
630
Pupils
642
Boys
335
Girls
307
FSM %
24.60
Open date
2012-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-03-06
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Sussex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 642 335 307 630 24.60
2024-09-11 592 311 281 582 26.50
2023-09-11 594 315 279 582 24.20
2022-09-11 594 315 279 582 24.20
2021-09-11 603 316 287 420 21.40
2020-09-11 607 308 299 420 18.10

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