Is Hillhouse CofE Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 16 November 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 309th of 430 primary schools in Essex. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Hillhouse CofE Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 43% of pupils at Hillhouse CofE Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Hillhouse CofE Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Hillhouse CofE Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Hillhouse CofE Primary School

Ninefields Estate, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3EL

Local ranking309th of 430 primary schools in Essex

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

345

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 16 November 2022.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 43.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 7.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 66.0%
Writing (Expected): 59.0%
Maths (Expected): 66.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 59.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 103.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 102.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 103.0
Cohort Size: 44

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 331
Boys: 171 (50%)
Girls: 170 (50%)
Capacity: 345 (99% full)
SEND: 8.2%
FSM Eligible: 22.4%
EAL: 8.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.4%
SEN Support: 5.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 15.2
Budget per Pupil: £6,242/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 14.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 65.2%
White Other: 11.5%
Black African: 7.3%
Mixed Other: 4.8%
Black Caribbean: 2.7%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.4%
Black Other: 1.8%
Other: 1.8%

65.2%

White British

11.5%

White Other

7.3%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01992715999

jwillcox@hillhouse.efspt.org

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Ninefields Estate

Waltham Abbey, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 145992
UKPRN: 10068080
Establishment No.: 3256
Trust: EPPING FOREST SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP TRUST

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