Hilltop Junior School
Wickford, SS11 8LT · Essex · primary school
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202nd 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 4,299 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.5/10 among them, against 5.2/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 41% | 2.34 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 33% | 1.73 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 26% | 1.15 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hilltop Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.5 out of 10 among them, against 5.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join yoga, Arts and Crafts, and dance clubs. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 352 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. 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 to bridge the gap between the expected and higher standards? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Hilltop Junior School
Overview
Hilltop Junior School is a well-led academy where pupils thrive in a "warm and supportive" environment. The report highlights a curriculum that helps pupils "learn well" and strong personal development, resulting in an overall effectiveness judgement of Good.
Strengths
- Relationships are "warm and supportive," with staff modelling school values such as happiness, esteem, and responsibility.
- The curriculum provides a "clear sequence of learning," helping pupils understand vocabulary and apply ideas effectively.
- Pupils enjoy lessons, benefiting from "familiar routines" and high expectations that develop concentration.
- Staff support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well, with "high expectations" and targeted training.
- Leaders and governors work closely to ensure continuous improvement, with "communication with parents and carers" identified as a strength.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, leaders lack sufficient information about what pupils know, preventing them from identifying areas needing strengthening; they should "improve the way in which they check what pupils remember."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "comprehensive system" to monitor vulnerable pupils and staff who are confident in sharing concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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.
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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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