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Hilltop Primary Academy

Derbyshire Dales, DE6 1NBPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Sep 2022
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
12 1st-choice / 12 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Hilltop Primary Academy

Hilltop Primary Academy is a small state primary in the Derbyshire Dales, currently home to 125 pupils against a capacity of 140, so there is a little room to grow. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 39.5%, which is notably higher than the national average and suggests the school serves a community with significant economic need. Despite this, demand is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 21 applications for just 12 places, with all 12 first-preference families offered a spot. That oversubscription ratio of 1.75 to 1 signals that local parents are actively choosing Hilltop, even with the school’s current Ofsted rating. The intake is mixed gender, spans ages 3 to 11, and the school has no religious character. Nursery provision is available, which may appeal to families looking for a single-site journey from early years through to the end of primary.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWyaston Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire Dales, DE6 1NB
HeadteacherRonni Barker
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Number of Pupils125
Free School Meals (FSM)39.5%
School Capacity125 / 140 (89% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Sept 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Requires improvement
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Requires improvement

Source: Ofsted, 9 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Playing FieldsSports HallGymnasiumMusic RoomsSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballCricketSwimmingAthleticsTennisNetballGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubArt ClubCoding

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hilltop Primary Academy

Hilltop Primary Academy has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.