Hilltop Primary School
Hilltop Road, Frindsbury, Rochester, ME2 4QNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Hilltop Primary School is a primary school in Rochester for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 110 schools in Medway. It ranks 11th of 24 primary schools in Rochester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 24 February 2016, report published 21 March 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 June 2022
Pupils believe that Hilltop is a great school. The values embodied in the school's 'RECIPE' acronym ('respect, excellence, co-operation, independence, perseverance and enjoyment') are threaded through everything the school does. Pupils are quick to talk about many of the activities provided for them. These included 'Muddy Madness', 'Rainbow Day', trips out to local attractions and the many clubs. Pupils enjoy a wide range of assemblies which support them in gaining skills for life and also celebrate their achievements. Pupils feel they are safe at Hilltop. Behaviour at the school is good and bullying is rare. Pupils are polite and respectful to their peers and adults. Those pupils who need help to meet behavioural expectations are supported sensitively and their needs are met. Pupils are keen to learn because the curriculum is well designed and is generally well delivered across the school. Pupils rise to teachers' and leaders' high expectations and believe they learn well because 'adults explain things clearly' and 'praise you when you do well'. Parents and carers are positive about the school although some would value better communication. Pupils and staff value their time at Hilltop and the care they are given. They feel their voices are heard. They are treated as individuals and believe 'we all count'.
What the school should improve
- The sequential and well-thought-out curriculum intentions are not consistently implemented across all classes. Leaders should continue to ensure that the strong intentions of the curriculum are implemented with consistency across the school in order that all pupils are given the opportunity to achieve well.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
445 pupils on roll, with places for 448
Schools near Hilltop Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Mill Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Wainscott Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
| All Faiths Children's Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Gordons Children's Academy, Infant | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- BEYOND SCHOOLS TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr David Petty
- Phone
- 01634710312
- Address
- Hilltop Road, Frindsbury, Rochester, ME2 4QN
- Local authority
- Medway
- URN
- 145440
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.