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Hilltop Junior School
Hill Avenue, Wickford, Essex, SS11 8LT, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
64.7 / 100
Top 35%
Better than 65% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
360
Capacity
360
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and 91% of parents expressing satisfaction, this school demonstrates a strong community connection and commitment to quality education. The percentage of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at 67% places it in the top 45% nationally, although only 6% achieve the higher standard. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 7-11, though there is room for improvement in higher achievement levels.
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Last inspected: 11 January 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 67% | Top 45% 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 |
Parent View (63 responses)
★★★★★4.3
Good range of subjects
98%
My child feels safe
95%
My child is happy
95%
School keeps me informed
95%
Progress is communicated
95%
My child makes good progress
94%
Behaviour is good
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
I'd recommend this school
91%
School has high expectations
91%
School supports development
89%
School responds to concerns
65%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.8%
White Other2.8%
Black African2.5%
Mixed Other2.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Asian Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Black Other0.6%
Asian Indian0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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51.61560, 0.54203 · SS11 8LT
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN145421
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.hearts-hilltopjun.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Hilltop Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Hilltop Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 January 2022.
Is Hilltop Junior School a good school?
Hilltop Junior School scores 64.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 35% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Hilltop Junior School?
Based on 63 Ofsted Parent View responses, Hilltop Junior School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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