Is Sir Edmund Hillary Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Requires improvement at its last graded inspection on 14 September 2021. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 220th of 263 primary schools in Nottinghamshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Sir Edmund Hillary Academy's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 60% of pupils at Sir Edmund Hillary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Sir Edmund Hillary Academy?

Applications for Reception places at Sir Edmund Hillary Academy 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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Sir Edmund Hillary Academy

Kingsway, Kilton, Worksop, S81 0AN

Local ranking220th of 263 primary schools in Nottinghamshire

Ofsted: Requires improvement

Primary

Phase

440

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 14 September 2021.

Continues from Sir Edmund Hillary Primary and Nursery School (URN 122605) since 30 November 2023. Results, demographics and trends from before then are that school's, shown here so the record is unbroken.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 60.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 4.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 77.0%
Writing (Expected): 74.0%
Maths (Expected): 75.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 61.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 104.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 103.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 103.0
Cohort Size: 57

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 406
Boys: 173 (50%)
Girls: 172 (50%)
Capacity: 440 (78% full)
SEND: 14.8%
FSM Eligible: 23.4%
EAL: 17.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.5%
SEN Support: 13.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 25.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 15.2
Budget per Pupil: £6,586/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 7.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 76.3%
White Other: 10.6%
Black African: 5.2%
Asian Other: 2.5%
Mixed Other: 1.5%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.2%
Black Other: 1.0%
Asian Indian: 0.7%

76.3%

White British

10.6%

White Other

5.2%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01909473982

office@siredmundhillaryacademy.co.uk

Kingsway

Worksop, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 150301
UKPRN: 10093649
Establishment No.: 2048
Trust: L.E.A.D. ACADEMY TRUST

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