Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 2 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Chaldon Road, Caterham, CR3 5PGOpen in maps

Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery is a primary school in Caterham for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 512 schools in Surrey. It ranks 2nd of 6 primary schools in Caterham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in January 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 10 January 2023, report published 6 March 2023

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 10 January 2023

Pupils thrive at this inclusive and nurturing school. Staff share leaders' ambitious vision for the school and as a result, offer the pupils a thoroughly planned, structured and sequenced curriculum that is very well taught. The curriculum is rich with learning opportunities for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The 'STRONG' values of self-control, tolerance, respect, awareness of others, no one left out and growing friendships are deeply embedded at Hillcroft. Pupils demonstrate these in their exemplary conduct around the school. Through these values, there is a clear warmth that pupils show towards one another which is an integral part of the school. Pupils' behaviour is exceptional around the school from early years through to Year 6, during lessons and at breaktimes. Bullying is very rare, and pupils are confident that adults will help them sort out any problems quickly. Pupils are provided with many opportunities to take on leadership responsibilities and have an active voice in the school's pupil parliament. Pupils enthusiastically told inspectors about their roles and responsibilities and truly valued the fact that they too could be leaders within the school.

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

52 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths62%

62%, the same as the England average.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths8%

8%, the same as the England average.

Reading, average scaled score110

110, 4 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

462 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals13.9%

13.9%, 12.6 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language8.2%

8.2%, 13.4 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support14.1%

14.1%, 0.7 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan7.8%

7.8%, 1.8 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Essendene Lodge School0.1 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Audley Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Good81% met the expected standard
St Francis Catholic Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Good75% met the expected standard
Marden Lodge Primary School and Nursery1 mileReport card: Needs attention to expected standard64% met the expected standard
Oakhyrst Grange School1 mileNo Ofsted inspectionNot published

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
GLF SCHOOLS
Age range
2 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Paul Jensen
Phone
01883342606
Website
hillcroftschool.org
Address
Chaldon Road, Caterham, CR3 5PG
Local authority
Surrey
URN
140880

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.