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
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.
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.
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Nearby alternatives
- Pound Hill Infant School (70.2)
- Milton Mount Primary School (67.5)
- Forge Wood Primary School (66.3)
- Crawley Down Village CofE School (64.5)
- Desmond Anderson Primary School (64.0)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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