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Hillcross Primary School
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Hillcross Primary School
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- Merton SM4 4EE
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teaching and learning of English and mathematics are good and improving because leaders make effective checks and provide useful training.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is enhanced by trips, visitors to the school, assemblies, and extra-curricular clubs. As a result, pupils enjoy their learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: There are fewer opportunities for pupils to practise their reasoning skills in mathematics. Pupils' progress in the wider curriculum is not closely monitored.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most pupils currently in the school are making good or improving progress from their starting points in English and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Teaching assistants are well deployed to work with pupils who need help to catch up. They ask good questions and provide effective support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and are eager to learn. There is a strong sense of harmony and respect in this community.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school provides well for pupils who have SEN and/or disabilities. Staff are well trained and knowledgeable about individual needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say that bullying rarely happens, but that teachers tackle any problems effectively. Pupils feel safe in school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school's core values underpin its vision and ethos. Staff model these values well, promoting pupils' well-being throughout the curriculum.
Parent Feedback: The majority of parents and carers are positive about the school and appreciate how staff help their children learn well.
Parental Involvement: Partnership work with parents is strong. Parents attend workshops to help them support their child's learning.
Extracurricular Activities: The curriculum is enhanced with a wealth of extra activities such as trips out, visitors to the school, and visits to museums and galleries.
Teacher Engagement: Middle leaders are passionate and creative. They benefit from the range of development and training opportunities provided for them.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching and learning of English and mathematics are good and improving because leaders make effective checks and provide useful training.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders monitor the progress of most groups of pupils effectively. School leaders have an accurate understanding of where teaching is strongest and where additional support is required.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Work set for the most able pupils does not demand enough of them. Some activities planned for the most able children do not provide enough challenge.
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Hillcross Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 437 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 26 : 1.
At this school, 57% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Our strong inclusive attitude, which keeps kids at the centre of all we do, is one of our distinguishing characteristics. Children are encouraged and supported to develop into eager, optimistic, and resilient learners thanks to our "Thinking School" designation and child-centered approach to teaching and learning. The best method to assure the success of our children, in our opinion, is to work in complete partnership with every member of our community.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 26.6 | - | 17 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 111 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 107 | 107 |
| 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 | 104 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 101 | 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 | 57% | 61.78% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% | 10.72% | 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 | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | Below 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 | 105 1 | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 | 98 | 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 | 65% 4 | 65.7% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 4 | 12.91% | 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 | 2.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.3 | Above 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 | 106 2 | 98 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 99 | 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 | 69% 2 | 64.98% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 4 | 12.43% | 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 | 1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.7 | Above 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 | 108 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 98 | 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 | 67% | 62.28% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 10.98% | 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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.0 | Average |
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Holidays & terms
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 - 29th Aug 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
26 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Hillcross Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
