Hillbrook School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Hillbrook is exceptional at helping children catch up quickly when they start school with very low skills. Teachers have very high expectations and create a powerful learning environment where all pupils, including those learning English as an additional language and those with special needs, make outstanding progress. The school is a warm, caring place where pupils are excited about learning and behaviour is exemplary.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding teaching across all subjects with teachers having very high expectations and providing excellent role models
- Pupils make exceptional progress, especially those who start with very low skills and those learning English as an additional language
- Excellent behaviour and attitudes to learning, with pupils highly engaged and motivated
- Outstanding support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs
- Rich and memorable curriculum that excites and engages learners
Areas for Improvement
- Ensure pupils respond more consistently to teacher marking and next steps feedback to further support their progress
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - the school creates a very welcoming, caring and highly inclusive environment where pupils feel safe and respected.
Hillbrook Primary School is an outstanding school that has improved significantly since its last inspection. Pupils starting with very low skills make exceptional progress across all areas of learning due to excellent teaching and a highly inclusive, caring environment.
At a Glance
34.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty, SLCN - Speech, language and Communication, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 78% to 84%. Maths has improved from 71% to 80%. Writing has remained stable at around 78%.
Class Sizes
22.5
Avg class size
23.3
Infant (KS1)
24.8
KS2
23
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
68%
Available places
567 pupils
840 capacity
273 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Wandsworth
Places available
2,684
Applications
2,482
Got 1st preference
76.8%
Got preferred school
93.6%
Primary admissions across Wandsworth (2025/26)
Inspection History(110)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
7.01025%
Overall absence
22.00772%
Persistent absence
518
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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