How many pupils does Hilltop Junior School have?

Hilltop Junior School has 360 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Hilltop Junior School's Ofsted rating?

Hilltop Junior School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 January 2022).

How does Hilltop Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

67% of pupils at Hilltop Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Hilltop Junior School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Hilltop Junior School is part of HEARTS ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Hilltop Junior School?

Hilltop Junior School is located at Hill Avenue, Wickford, Essex, SS11 8LT.

Hilltop Junior School

Hill Avenue, Wickford, Essex, SS11 8LT

Good

Inspected 11 January 2022

Good

Ofsted

67%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

7–11

Ages

360

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Hilltop Junior School

Hilltop Junior School is an academy sponsor led in Wickford, Essex, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 360 pupils on roll. It is part of HEARTS ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 January 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 13.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Essex →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 7–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 360 / 360 (100%)
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Last Ofsted Inspection: 11 January 2022

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

13.4%

Free school meals

EAL

1.1%

SEN support

9.4%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

67%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

105

Avg reading score

106

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.9%

Overall absence

9.8%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

18.42

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.5 vs 2023/24

19.5

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.2 vs 2023/24

2.62

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.1 vs 2023/24

£42,686

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 5% on leadership pay

↓ −£4,131 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

5.1% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.6 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,539

Spend per pupil

£7,869

Income per pupil

43%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Hill Avenue, Wickford, Essex, SS11 8LT
Phone: 01268734649
Head Teacher: Annie Bristow
Website: www.hearts-hilltopjun.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Hilltop Junior School?: Hilltop Junior School is an academy sponsor led in Wickford, Essex, England, for pupils aged 7–11.
How many pupils does Hilltop Junior School have?: Hilltop Junior School has 360 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Hilltop Junior School's Ofsted rating?: Hilltop Junior School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 January 2022).
How does Hilltop Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 67% of pupils at Hilltop Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Hilltop Junior School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Hilltop Junior School is part of HEARTS ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Hilltop Junior School?: Hilltop Junior School is located at Hill Avenue, Wickford, Essex, SS11 8LT.

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