Hillbrook School, London
Hillbrook School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 518th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 4,824th of 14,452 across England. It was 67% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Wandsworth (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Hillbrook School in detail
Hillbrook School in its own words
In its own words: "Hillbrook Primary School is a learning community where everyone can be successful. Effort is celebrated as well as achievement. We promote a culture that encourages children to enjoy learning, have fun, be happy at school and to reach their full potential. We are proud to teach an ambitious, carefully designed curriculum that embraces the arts, music and sports."
From the headteacher's welcome: "We are a genuinely inclusive school, aiming to provide our children with a clean, safe and stimulating environment where everyone is valued and respected as an individual."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, rugby, hockey, cricket, tennis and gymnastics.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 84% of Year 6 pupils at Hillbrook School reached the expected standard in reading and 80% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 83% and 81% in Wandsworth and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 78% in reading and 71% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Hillbrook School
For September 2026 entry, 40 families put Hillbrook School as their first choice and 164 named it as one of their preferences, for 58 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Hillbrook School are Franciscan Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 75% reading, 61% maths); Tooting Primary School (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 71% reading, 64% maths); St Anselm's Catholic Primary School (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 85% reading, 92% maths); and St Boniface RC Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 76% reading, 78% maths).
Hillbrook School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Franciscan Primary SchoolTooting Primary SchoolSt Anselm's Catholic Primary SchoolSt Boniface RC Primary School
Who goes there
35.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 47.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (31%), White British (19%) and Black (17%).
Hillbrook School has a resourced provision for specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, speech, language and communication needs, autism, social, emotional and mental health needs and moderate learning difficulties: 20 places, 20 pupils on roll.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Tooting Bec Station, about 530 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).
1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is Montana Road, 400 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Hillbrook School issued 1 suspension, 0.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Hillbrook School are Graveney School (0.6 miles), Ernest Bevin Academy (0.6 miles) and Burntwood School (1 mile).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Hillbrook School excels at making every child feel welcomed, included and valued in a supportive family environment. The school has made impressive improvements to reading and writing through carefully planned teaching and additional support for those who need it. Parents praise how the school celebrates diversity and builds strong community connections.
Key Strengths
- Excellent reading programme with new phonics approach significantly improving pupils' reading fluency and confidence
- Strong writing development, particularly in Years 5 and 6, with ambitious curriculum redesign
- Inclusive culture where every pupil is known and valued with rare bullying and quick teacher responses
- High-quality art teaching where pupils produce work to a high standard and speak confidently about their learning
- Comprehensive support for pupils with SEND through skilled adult support and whole-staff training
Areas for Improvement
- Recent curriculum changes have not fully embedded in some subjects, limiting pupils' deeper knowledge and skills
- Assessment systems in some foundation subjects need further development to identify and address gaps in pupils' knowledge more precisely
- Teaching sometimes moves to new content before pupils are fully ready
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with clear systems in place and staff trained to keep pupils safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Football, film club, yoga, musical performances at theatres, eco warriors, school council
Hillbrook School is a large primary school in Tooting that sits at the heart of its local community and maintains a family feel despite its size. The school has been judged as Good across all areas, with effective safeguarding and strong pupil wellbeing.
At a Glance
35.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Resourced provision: SpLD, Speech and language, Autism +2
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 78% to 84% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 71% to 80% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 78% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
23.1
Avg class size
23.9
Infant (KS1)
24.5
KS2
23
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Hillbrook School
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Hillbrook School.
- Schools Out Club HillbrookAt the school · Not yet graded
- Activ Camps Wraparound at Tooting Primary490m away · Not yet graded
- Fruity Club: St Anselm's530m away · Not yet graded
- Sports Focus Coaching St Anselm's560m away · Not yet graded
- Crazy Camps at Fircroft800m away · Not yet graded
- Activ Camps At Graveney School910m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Hillbrook School is a foundation school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Wandsworth's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Hillbrook School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Hillbrook School is in Wandsworth; for families living there:
Apply to Wandsworth for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 246
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 30
- Children hurt
- 11
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 246 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 30 serious and 216 slight.
11 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 6 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise.
36 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Wandsworth is 99 (the median across 113 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
67%
Available places
559 pupils
840 places
281 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Wandsworth council
Places available
2,624
Applications
2,403
Got 1st preference
78.5%
Got preferred school
95.1%
All primary applications across Wandsworth council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
103
SEN Support
34
EHC Plans
24.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Hillbrook School has a resourced provision for specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, speech, language and communication needs, autism, social, emotional and mental health needs and moderate learning difficulties: 20 places, 20 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
567
Total Pupils
298
Boys
269
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
34
Teachers
16.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£60,352
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,780
Per pupil
£4288k
Total funding
£271k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.0%
Overall absence
22.0%
Persistent absence
518
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Hillbrook School
Questions parents ask about Hillbrook School
What are SATs results like at Hillbrook School?
Of the pupils at Hillbrook School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 84% reached the expected standard in reading and 80% did so in maths.
What is Hillbrook School's Ofsted rating?
Hillbrook School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2024. At its previous graded inspection in 2014 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Hillbrook School?
No fixed boundary. When Hillbrook School is oversubscribed, Wandsworth allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Hillbrook School?
Hillbrook School was not full in 2025: it ran at 67% of its 840 places.
How big are the classes at Hillbrook School?
Classes at Hillbrook School average 23.1 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Hillbrook School?
Hillbrook School has around 567 pupils on roll. 35% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Hillbrook School have specialist SEN provision?
Hillbrook School has a resourced provision for specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, speech, language and communication needs, autism, social, emotional and mental health needs and moderate learning difficulties: 20 places, 20 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at Hillbrook School?
7% of sessions were missed at Hillbrook School in 2024/25. 22% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Hillbrook School?
Apply through Wandsworth's coordinated admissions process, naming Hillbrook School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Hillbrook School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Schools Out Club Hillbrook (registered, not yet graded). There are 5 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Hillbrook School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 246 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 30 serious and 216 slight. 11 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 6 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise. 36 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Wandsworth is 99 (the median across 113 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Hillbrook School?
Hillbrook School is at Hillbrook Road, Tooting, London, SW17 8SG.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)