Hillhouse CofE Primary School
Waltham Abbey, EN9 3EL · Essex · primary school
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309th of 391 primary schools in Essex we can score, 444 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 3,191 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.1/10 among them, against 2.6/10 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 | 43.0 · 11 | 40% | 0.42 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hillhouse CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 43.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. An Ofsted inspection in 2023 rated the school Good. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.1 out of 10 among them, against 2.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Tag Rugby, Football, Netball, Handball, Cricket, Hockey, Gymnastics, and Athletics. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 341 pupils against a stated capacity of 345. 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 literacy? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in maths?
What Ofsted said about Hillhouse CofE Primary School
Overview
Hillhouse CofE Primary School is confirmed as a "good school" following an ungraded inspection. The report describes it as a "warm and welcoming place" where pupils feel "safe, supported and able to learn," characterised by high expectations for behaviour and a curriculum that fosters enthusiasm for learning.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well considered," with teachers using "secure subject knowledge" to ensure pupils learn well and make cross-curricular links.
- Reading is a high priority, featuring "effective phonics teaching" and consistent support for those falling behind.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "accurately identified" and can "access the full curriculum alongside their peers."
- Behaviour is managed consistently, resulting in pupils being able to "get on with their learning with little disruption."
- Leaders provide for wider development well, helping pupils grow into "respectful citizens" through a well-designed personal, social and health education curriculum.
Areas to improve
- Teachers’ checking of pupil knowledge is "variable," leading to occasions where "mistakes are made and repeated," such as in the accurate use of capital letters in writing.
- The school needs to ensure "continual revisiting of new concepts" so pupils do not repeat the same mistakes in future work.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with a "positive culture" where staff are well trained and concerns are followed up promptly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 43% |
| 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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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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