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Hillyfield Primary Academy | Ofsted Ratings, SEN, Reviews & Admission 2026
Hillyfield Primary Academy
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Hillyfield Primary Academy
- Primary
- Waltham Forest E17 6ED
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading has a high priority and various strategies have been introduced to encourage it.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils benefit from a broad and balanced curriculum.
Foundational Skills: Strong subject knowledge and well-trained staff ensure high-quality phonics teaching. Pupils read confidently.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious and sequenced curriculum deepens knowledge over time.
Areas Needing Improvement: Curriculum requires further refinement for a more inspirational approach.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils in all key stages are working at age-related expectations, many above in mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Disadvantaged pupils receive personalized support inside and outside lessons.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is good, and pupils are positive about their learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils excel in early reading due to a sharp focus on phonics.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective support ensures pupils catch up in phonics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Exemplary behaviour and excellent learning attitudes.
Support for SEND Pupils: Provision in the special needs unit is outstanding due to strong leadership.
Support for SEND Pupils: Adaptations ensure pupils with SEND access curriculum successfully.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding is effective; pupils feel secure and cared for by staff.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school promptly identifies vulnerable pupils and ensures support through a 'team around the family'.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Calm, positive environment where pupils feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils taught to stay healthy and safe, including online.
Parent Feedback: Parents are mainly supportive and know their children are safe and enjoy school.
Parental Involvement: Parents enjoy ‘stay and play’ sessions, providing opportunities to engage with their children’s learning.
Parent Feedback: Strong relationships with parents who can access support workshops.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a range of clubs, both after school and at lunchtime.
Extracurricular Activities: Broad range of clubs including sports and music.
Teacher Engagement: Staff receive high-quality training to develop their skills.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' performance management targets focus on improving pupils’ progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders review and analyze teaching quality regularly to ensure a positive impact.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers present information clearly with strong subject knowledge.
Impact on Student Progress: Highly skilled teachers check understanding and address misconceptions.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Inconsistencies in teaching need addressing.
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About Us
Hillyfield Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 1217 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 79% 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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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
A-
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A
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A+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.9 | 21.2 | 19.7 |
| Proficient Math | 108 | 107 | 109 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 105 | 112 |
| 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 | 108 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 100 | 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 | 79% | 64.11% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% | 11.98% | 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 | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.6 | 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 | 108 1 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 3 | 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 | 59% 15 | 64.53% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% 3 | 12.57% | 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 | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | 2.6 | 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 | 109 5 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 4 | 95 | 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 | 74% 24 | 64.02% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% 14 | 11.84% | 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 | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 3.7 | 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 | 104 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 95 | 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 | 50% | 59.65% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 10.22% | 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 | -3.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 19th 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Hillyfield Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1