Hillcrest Academy
URN: 140413 • Leeds LS7 4DR
Overview
- Name
- Hillcrest Academy
- URN
- 140413
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE GORSE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 66.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Victoria Oddy (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01132624080
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Cowper Street, Leeds LS7 4DR
Summary
Hillcrest Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Leeds, serving 452 pupils with a capacity of 428. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, reflecting the diverse community it serves, with over 40 languages spoken among its students. Hillcrest Academy prioritises the individual needs of each child, ensuring they receive the necessary support to thrive academically and socially.
The curriculum at Hillcrest Academy is enriched by a strong focus on the arts, particularly through a partnership with the Northern School for Contemporary Dance. This collaboration allows students to engage in dance and drama, enhancing their confidence and performance skills. Additionally, the school places a significant emphasis on high-quality mathematics education, with a commitment to professional development for staff in this area.
Hillcrest Academy has been recognised as an Outstanding school in its latest Ofsted report from May 2022. The school actively engages with families and the wider community, aiming to create a nurturing environment where every child can develop the skills and characteristics needed for future success.
The curriculum at Hillcrest Academy is enriched by a strong focus on the arts, particularly through a partnership with the Northern School for Contemporary Dance. This collaboration allows students to engage in dance and drama, enhancing their confidence and performance skills. Additionally, the school places a significant emphasis on high-quality mathematics education, with a commitment to professional development for staff in this area.
Hillcrest Academy has been recognised as an Outstanding school in its latest Ofsted report from May 2022. The school actively engages with families and the wider community, aiming to create a nurturing environment where every child can develop the skills and characteristics needed for future success.
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Key details
- LA
- Leeds
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE GORSE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 428
- Pupils
- 452
- Boys
- 226
- Girls
- 226
- FSM %
- 30.00
- Open date
- 2014-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-05-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 452 | 226 | 226 | 428 | 30.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 452 | 222 | 230 | 428 | 27.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 463 | 218 | 245 | 428 | 33.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 463 | 218 | 245 | 428 | 33.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 452 | 218 | 234 | 428 | 30.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 459 | 215 | 244 | 428 | 24.60 |
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