Hillyfield Primary Academy
London, E17 6ED · Waltham Forest · primary school
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24th of 49 primary schools in Waltham Forest we can score, 51 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 — 8.6/10 against 4,017 of them, against 8.1/10 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 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.11 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 16.0 · 85 | 25% | 2.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hillyfield Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 16.0% of pupils, 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 (8.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Arts and Craft, Coding, Guitar, Streetdance, and Violin clubs, alongside Football, Basketball, Rugby, and Multi-Sports. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,123 pupils against a stated capacity of 720. 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 significantly exceeding capacity, how does the school manage class sizes for new entrants? How does the curriculum support pupils aiming for the higher standard in maths? What specific support is available for children joining the breakfast club?
What Ofsted said about Hillyfield Primary Academy
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms the school remains ‘good’, with evidence suggesting it might achieve ‘outstanding’ if a graded inspection were conducted now. Pupils ‘thrive in this kind and welcoming school’, benefiting from a ‘strong sense of community’ across its two sites and ‘exemplary’ behaviour.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘extremely ambitious and sequenced to ensure that pupils build knowledge over time progressively’, deepening subject understanding.
- Teachers possess ‘strong subject knowledge’, present information clearly, and are ‘highly skilled at checking pupils’ understanding’ to address misconceptions swiftly.
- There is a ‘sharp focus on the teaching of early reading’, with staff delivering phonics ‘consistently to a high standard’ and providing effective support for those falling behind.
- Pupils access an ‘extremely broad range of wider opportunities’, including clubs, musical instrument lessons, and cultural outings, fostering confidence and life skills.
- Leaders have developed ‘extremely strong relationships with parents’, offering workshops on reading and online safety to support learning at home.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 79% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| 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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