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Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery
Chaldon Road, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5PG, Surrey
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
90.3 / 100
Top 10%
Better than 90% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
457
Capacity
420
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
109%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score that places it in the top 10% of schools, this primary school demonstrates strong overall performance. While 62% of students meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, only 8% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in stretching more able learners. Parents can feel confident in the school's commitment to quality education and positive learning environment.
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Last inspected: 10 January 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 62% | Bottom 42% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British73.5%
Mixed Other3.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.7%
Asian Indian2.8%
White Other2.4%
Black African2.2%
Other2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Asian Other1.5%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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51.28691, -0.09069 · CR3 5PG
School details
Local authoritySurrey
RegionSouth East
URN140880
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.hillcroftschool.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery rated by Ofsted?
Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 January 2023.
Is Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery a good school?
Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery scores 90.3/100 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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