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Hillcrest Academy
Cowper Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS7 4DR, Leeds
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
90.1 / 100
Top 10%
Better than 90% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
452
Capacity
428
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
106%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score in the top 10% of schools, this primary academy demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 63% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which is above the national average. However, only 6% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in pushing higher achievers. Overall, the school enjoys a positive reputation among parents and the local community.
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Last inspected: 28 September 2016Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 63% | Bottom 44% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani28.5%
Black African17.7%
Asian Bangladeshi11.7%
Asian Other7.5%
White Other5.1%
White British5.1%
Black Caribbean4.2%
Gypsy/Roma4.0%
Mixed W+B African2.9%
Mixed Other2.7%
Asian Indian2.4%
Other2.2%
Asian Chinese2.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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53.81472, -1.52654 · LS7 4DR
School details
Local authorityLeeds
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN140413
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.hillcrest.leeds.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Hillcrest Academy rated by Ofsted?
Hillcrest Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 September 2016.
Is Hillcrest Academy a good school?
Hillcrest Academy scores 90.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 10% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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