Hillocks Primary Academy

About Hillocks Primary Academy

Hillocks Primary Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Ashfield community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 293 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 329 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Hillocks Primary Academy "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Gareth Letton, it falls under Nottinghamshire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 37% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12857th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 27th out of 30 in Ashfield.

Hillocks Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 54 applications for 28 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 28 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Hillocks Primary Academy include Gymnasium, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Forest School, Library, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Athletics, Gymnastics, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Film Club, Coding.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 51.5%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Ashfield, Hillocks Primary Academy is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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