Hilltop Primary School

About Hilltop Primary School

Hilltop Primary School is an academy converter in Crawley, West Sussex, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 642 pupils on roll. It is part of THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 26.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 26.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

West Sussex →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

642 / 630 (102%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Ditchling Hill, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 8QL

Phone

01293534314

Headteacher

Mrs Abby MCNIVEN Mr Ross FARNDON

Website

www.hilltop-tkat.org

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Hilltop Primary School?

Hilltop Primary School is an academy converter in Crawley, West Sussex, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Hilltop Primary School have?

Hilltop Primary School has 642 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

79% of pupils at Hilltop Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Hilltop Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Hilltop Primary School is part of THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Hilltop Primary School?

Hilltop Primary School is located at Ditchling Hill, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 8QL.