Hillyfield Primary Academy
About Hillyfield Primary Academy
Hillyfield Primary Academy is a large state primary in Waltham Forest, and the numbers tell a clear story about local demand. With 1,194 pupils on roll against a capacity of 720, the school is significantly over capacity. For the 2025/26 intake, it received 378 applications for 151 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.5 to one. Of those, 131 were first-preference applications, and every single one received an offer. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.3%, which sits below the national primary average of around 23% but is worth noting in the local context. The school is non-religious, co-educational, and takes children from age 3 to 11, with nursery provision on site. It is led by headteacher Roddy Fairclough.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Jun 2024Latest monitoring visit (5 Jun 2024): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
Source: Ofsted, 20 Jan 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:15
Breakfast club
08:00-08:45
After-school care
15:15-17:45
Source: hillyfieldacademy.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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