Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery
Caterham, CR3 5PG · Surrey · primary school
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64th of 203 primary schools in Surrey we can score, 296 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 the 4,254 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.0/10 among them, against 4.9/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 8.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.0 out of 10 among them, against 4.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the choir and take ukulele lessons. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 462 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
With the roll currently above capacity, how does the school manage class sizes for new entrants? Since the similar-intake comparison shows a lower score than the national average, what specific strategies are used to support reading progress? How does the school integrate the breakfast and after-school clubs into the daily routine for families?
What Ofsted said about Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery
Overview
Pupils “thrive at this inclusive and nurturing school” where staff deliver a “thoroughly planned, structured and sequenced curriculum that is very well taught.” The report describes an environment where “every pupil is included” and leaders maintain “high aspirations for all to achieve to the best of their ability,” resulting in exceptional outcomes across all areas of school life.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “highly ambitious” and “extremely well sequenced,” with an “exceptional” approach to teaching and learning that ensures pupils demonstrate “excellent recall and subject knowledge.”
- Pupils exhibit “exceptional” behaviour and conduct, guided by deeply embedded ‘STRONG’ values, with bullying being “very rare.”
- The early years provision is “exceptional,” preparing children well for their next educational stage through a “very well-designed” curriculum.
- There is a “relentless focus on reading,” resulting in pupils being “confident, fluent readers” who “appreciate books and enjoy reading a range of genres.”
- Staff feel “really well supported by leaders” and value the “high-quality professional development” and collaborative culture within the trust.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with leaders having created a culture where safeguarding is “everyone’s responsibility” and concerns are escalated appropriately to ensure families receive necessary support.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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