Hillhouse CofE Primary School
URN: 145992 • Waltham Abbey EN9 3EL
Overview
- Name
- Hillhouse CofE Primary School
- URN
- 145992
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- EPPING FOREST SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Joanne Willcox (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01992715999
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Ninefields Estate, Waltham Abbey EN9 3EL
Summary
Hillhouse CofE Primary School, located in Waltham Abbey, Essex, is a mixed academy with a current enrolment of 331 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 345. The school operates within the Epping Forest Schools Partnership Trust and is committed to providing a nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and personally. The school’s vision emphasizes safety, support, and the importance of a Christian community, aiming to foster self-esteem, respect, and responsibility among its students.
The curriculum at Hillhouse is designed to be broad and balanced, encouraging a love of learning across various subjects, including a strong focus on history. Students are engaged with creative learning experiences that promote curiosity and critical thinking, supported by visits and workshops that enhance their understanding of historical contexts. The school also prioritizes the development of key values such as responsibility, hope, compassion, forgiveness, and courage, which underpin its educational approach.
Hillhouse CofE Primary School is dedicated to ensuring that all children feel happy and secure, enabling them to reach their full potential. The school encourages parental involvement and communication, providing regular updates and support for families to engage with their children’s education.
The curriculum at Hillhouse is designed to be broad and balanced, encouraging a love of learning across various subjects, including a strong focus on history. Students are engaged with creative learning experiences that promote curiosity and critical thinking, supported by visits and workshops that enhance their understanding of historical contexts. The school also prioritizes the development of key values such as responsibility, hope, compassion, forgiveness, and courage, which underpin its educational approach.
Hillhouse CofE Primary School is dedicated to ensuring that all children feel happy and secure, enabling them to reach their full potential. The school encourages parental involvement and communication, providing regular updates and support for families to engage with their children’s education.
Useful links
- Epping Forest Schools Partnership Trust (other)
- St Lawrence Pre School (other)
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Nearby alternatives
- Leverton Primary School (63.6)
- Hillhouse CofE Primary School (62.6)
- Nazeing Primary School (62.0)
- Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy (60.7)
- Upshire Primary Foundation School (55.3)
Key details
- LA
- Essex
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- EPPING FOREST SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP TRUST
- Capacity
- 345
- Pupils
- 331
- Boys
- 165
- Girls
- 166
- FSM %
- 21.10
- Open date
- 2018-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 331 | 165 | 166 | 345 | 21.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 329 | 168 | 161 | 315 | 21.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 308 | 159 | 149 | 315 | 21.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 308 | 159 | 149 | 315 | 21.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 298 | 153 | 145 | 315 | 19.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 302 | 159 | 143 | 315 | 16.90 |
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