Hillbrook School
London, SW17 8SG · Wandsworth · primary school
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36th of 54 primary schools in Wandsworth we can score, 57 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.8/10 against 2,080 of them, against 5.6/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hillbrook School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 5.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join chess, football, cricket, hockey, lacrosse, tennis, squash, rugby, gymnastics, dance, swimming, and Disney Musicals in Schools.
Getting in
The published school roll is 567 pupils against a stated capacity of 840. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What does a typical lunchtime look like for a child involved in multiple sports? How does the curriculum adapt for pupils with different learning needs?
What Ofsted said about Hillbrook School
Overview
Hillbrook School is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, maintaining high standards since its previous ‘Outstanding’ rating. The report highlights a welcoming, inclusive environment where pupils feel valued and safe, supported by strong leadership and a curriculum that is becoming increasingly ambitious.
Strengths
- The school fosters a “family feel” where every pupil is “known and valued,” with bullying being rare and handled quickly.
- A new phonics programme has created a “robust and successful approach to the teaching of early reading,” significantly improving fluency and confidence.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported through early identification and “skilled adult support.”
- Staff maintain “very strong, positive working relationships” with pupils, ensuring respectful behaviour and clear routines.
- Governors provide “robust support and challenge” with a full understanding of their statutory responsibilities.
Areas to improve
- The school must continue to embed its ambitious curriculum in subjects where changes are recent, ensuring pupils achieve “secure” depth of knowledge.
- Assessment systems in some foundation subjects need further development to precisely identify and address gaps in pupils’ understanding before moving on to new content.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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