Hilltop Primary School
102%
Capacity
642
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Hilltop Primary School
Hilltop Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Crawley community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 642 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (102% of 630 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Hilltop Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Mrs Abby MCNIVEN Mr Ross FARNDON, it falls under West Sussex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3749th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 6th out of 21 in Crawley.
Hilltop Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 176 applications for 84 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 74 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Hilltop Primary School include Playing Fields, Art Studios, Library, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Athletics, Rounders, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Drama, Art Club, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 24.6%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Crawley, Hilltop Primary School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Ditchling Hill, Crawley, Crawley, RH11 8QL |
| Headteacher | Mrs Abby MCNIVEN Mr Ross FARNDON |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Number of Pupils | 642 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 24.6% |
| School Capacity | 642 / 630 (102% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (6 Mar 2024): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
Source: Ofsted, 18 Jul 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (71%)
3749th of 13,686
Nationally
511th of 2,034
In South East
6th of 21
In Crawley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
71%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed84
176
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
74 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Ditchling Hill, Crawley
Crawley, RH11 8QL
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