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Hillcroft Primary School
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Hillcroft Primary School
- Primary
- Caterham-on-the-Hill CR3 5PG
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The school implements a clear sequenced phonics scheme which helps all children learn to read with skill and clarity.
Success of the Curriculum: A highly ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum is extremely well taught.
Areas Needing Improvement: No explicit areas needing improvement were mentioned.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils are confident, fluent readers who enjoy reading a range of genres.
Support for Falling Behind: Support is put into place by a highly trained team of staff across the school.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils take responsibility for their own behaviour and know that it is important to behave well.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are accurately identified and remarkably well supported with appropriate adaptations.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is very rare, and pupils are confident that adults will help them sort out any problems quickly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: High expectations for pupils鈥� conduct are seen in lessons and around the school.
Parent Feedback: The school's provision is highly valued by the wider community.
Parental Involvement: Support is readily available for families who may need it.
Extracurricular Activities: A wide range of clubs and extracurricular activities are available to all pupils.
Teacher Engagement: Staff love working at Hillcroft and feel really well supported by leaders.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff provide a consistently high-quality education for all pupils across all subjects.
Teaching Staff Challenges: No notable challenges regarding teaching staff were mentioned.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers are rigorous in their assessments of pupils' understanding.
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Hillcroft Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Surrey, South East.
It has 454 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1.
At this school, 68% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | - | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 4-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 25.9 | - | 19.5 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | - | 100 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | - | 103 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 99 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68% | 59.55% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 9.25% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.9 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 93 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 93 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 61% 7 | 61.81% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 2 | 11.82% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.5 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 3 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 6 | 96 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68% 23 | 63.33% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 1 | 11.19% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | -2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.8 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 94 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 45% | 61.56% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 11.6% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.6 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.3 | Below Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
25 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Hillcroft Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1