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Hillcross Primary School

Merton, SM4 4EEPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
58%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
63 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
#8,559
of 13,686 nationally

About Hillcross Primary School

Hillcross Primary School sits within the Merton local authority, where it ranks 32nd out of 42 primary schools on the key stage 2 expected standard measure. That places it in the bottom half of the LA, well behind the top-performing local peers such as Benedict Academy, Park Academy and St Mary's Catholic Primary School. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024 was a section 8 visit that did not issue a new overall effectiveness grade, but inspectors were clearly impressed by what they found. Behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management were all rated Outstanding, while the quality of education remained Good. The early years provision was also judged Outstanding, a notable step up from the Good rating it received in the previous full inspection in 2018. Parents are overwhelmingly positive: 95% would recommend the school, and 99% either agree or strongly agree that their child is happy there.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressAshridge Way, Morden, Merton, SM4 4EE
HeadteacherLisa Francis
Local AuthorityMerton
Number of Pupils448
Free School Meals (FSM)11.2%
School Capacity448 / 498 (90% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Oct 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 14 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Art StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsICT SuiteForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

CricketTennisNetballCross Country

Clubs & Activities

GardeningCodingChoirArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:00

Source: hillcross.merton.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hillcross Primary School

Hillcross Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.