SchoolScoresHilltop Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of HEARTS ACADEMY TRUST
Hill Avenue, Wickford, SS11 8LT
01268 734649 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 11 January 2022.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
194 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Wickford comparisons use the 3 of its 10 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 7 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Wickford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wickford. Higher than 47% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 96% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wickford. Higher than 48% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 96% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wickford. Higher than 19% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 85% | 78% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 34 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Essex. Higher than 65% of 329 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 53% | – | 43% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 161 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wickford. Higher than 48% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 85% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 39 parents of children with SEND 5th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Essex. Higher than 62% of 552 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | – | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wickford. Higher than 41% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89%said yes | 94% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 54%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Wickford figures pool parents at the Wickford schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
90 pupils in this year group.
67% — 4 points above the Essex average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 67% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 6% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 77% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 81% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 79% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Essex. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 6th highest of 10 state primary schools in Wickford. Higher than 33% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.3% | 21.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 8th highest of 10 state primary schools in Wickford. Higher than 11% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.1% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 8th highest of 10 state primary schools in Wickford. Higher than 17% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.4% | 13.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 5th highest of 10 state primary schools in Wickford. Higher than 28% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.9% | 12.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 4th lowest of 10 state primary schools in Wickford. Lower than 54% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 4th lowest of 10 state primary schools in Wickford. Lower than 62% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.8% | 13.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 4th lowest of 10 state primary schools in Wickford. Lower than 49% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.1 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 5th lowest of 10 state primary schools in Wickford. Lower than 36% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.1% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 9th highest of 10 state primary schools in Wickford. Higher than 27% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.5 | 21.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 10 state primary schools in Wickford. Higher than 98% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 16.3 | 11.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 10 state primary schools in Wickford. Higher than 96% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 40.2% | 13.5%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Hilltop Infant School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- The Wickford CofE School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023)
- Runwell Community Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- North Crescent Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Abacus Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2023 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wickford Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oakfield Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Luke's Park Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Grange Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rettendon Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 40% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Hilltop Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Hilltop Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 11 January 2022.
How did Hilltop Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Hilltop Junior School?
89% of the 194 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Hilltop Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 145421.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.