Hillyfield Primary Academy

A good academy converter school in Waltham Forest. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Hillyfield Primary Academy.

London, E176ED Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
Back to School Search

Performance Score

Overall school rating

69

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
63.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 75.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
72.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 17.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

Tap to toggle

Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
11 December 2018
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Higham Hill Road
London, E176ED
Phone
2085277934
Website
hillyfieldacademy.com/

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding
View on Google Maps Get Directions

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136413
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Higham Hill Road, London, E17 6ED
Website
www.hillyfieldacademy.com/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
HILLYFIELD PRIMARY ACADEMY
Capacity
720 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,217
Free School Meals
19.8% (241 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
6.7% (82 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.1%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
12.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
75.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
17.0%
Reading Score:
108.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
110.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
75.0 (+16.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
12.7 (4.8 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 108.0
2023 108.0 108.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
45 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
135
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,217 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% over 3 years

📉

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Brilliance in Every Child, Excellence Every Day"

GREAT

Diverse and multicultural, multifaith community.

Facilities

Autism Resourced Provision (ARP) at Park Site with 18 places Nursery provision at both Hill Site and Park Site (including 2-year-old provision at Park Site; extending to Hill Site Summer Term 2026) The Little Lodge (early years nursery space) Two sites with their own nursery provisions

Curriculum Highlights

National Curriculum Art and Design Computing Design and Technology English Core Reading Lists Geography History Maths MFL French Pupils Work Physical Education (PE) & Swimming Science RSHE Pupil Leadership

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

Wraparound care is offered at both sites; includes breakfast and tea-time clubs.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are via the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The school comprises two sites with 180 places (90 per site) for Reception in September 2026. Applications window for 2025/26 opens 1 September 2025 and closes 15 January 2026. Detailed admissions arrangements for 2025-26 and 2026-27 are available to view.

Financial Information

Nursery fees charged termly

Other Primary Schools in Waltham Forest

Compare with nearby schools

View all Primary schools in Waltham Forest