Hilltop Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school The headteacher and deputy headteacher provide determined and very effective leadership for the school. As a result of their relentless and successful drive and ambition, which is shared by all leaders, staff and governors, the school has improved since the previous inspection.

Pupils are a credit to the school. They develop as exceptionally well-rounded, confident individuals who enjoy their time in school and have excellent attitudes to learning. They are respectful, friendly and well mannered.

Pupils are looked after extremely well by staff. There are very positive and trusting relationships between staff and pupils. Pupils behave well... in lessons, around the school and in the playground.

They feel safe and happy at school. Children get an outstanding start to school in the early years. They make excellent progress and rapidly develop their confidence and independence and a love of learning.

Teaching is now good. Teachers plan activities that interest and engage pupils. All groups of pupils learn well and make good progress from their starting points in reading, writing and mathematics.

By the end of Year 6, standards of attainment are above average. Parents are very positive about all aspects of the school's work and very supportive of the headteacher and deputy headteacher. One parent echoed the views of many with the comment, 'All the staff are enthusiastic and caring and always try to make sure the children get the most out of their time at Hilltop.

I am proud that my children and I are part of such a lovely school.' It is not yet an outstanding school because : The impact of the work of subject and middle leaders on raising achievement and the quality of teaching is not yet consistently strong in all areas. A few inconsistencies in the quality of teaching, learning and assessment mean that sometimes pupils do not make the rapid progress of which they are capable.

Information about this school

The school is larger than the average-sized primary school. Most pupils are of White British heritage. The proportion of pupils who have special educational needs or disability is below average.

The proportion of disadvantaged pupils who are supported by the pupil premium is below average. The pupil premium is additional government funding to support those pupils known to be eligible for free school meals and those who are looked after. The school meets the government's current floor standards, which are the minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress in reading, writing and mathematics.

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