Hillcrest Primary School, Bristol
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 7 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Hillcrest is a genuinely inclusive school where every child is valued and supported to succeed. The school excels at building warm relationships with families and helping disadvantaged pupils achieve as well as their peers. Pupils develop strong communication skills, good behaviour and respect for others, preparing them well for secondary school and life in modern Britain.
Key Strengths
- Strong phonics and reading progress, particularly by the end of key stage 2
- Calm, orderly behaviour with clear expectations that pupils understand and follow
- Excellent attendance tracking and support for families to overcome barriers
- Highly inclusive approach with effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs
- Nurturing early years provision that builds children's confidence and language skills
Areas for Improvement
- Writing outcomes currently lower than national averages, though improvements are underway and showing positive impact in key stage 2
- Assessment information not always used quickly enough to inform future teaching
- Errors in transcription and grammar not always identified precisely in some year groups
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open, positive culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Choir, football, basketball, school visits and trips
Hillcrest Primary School is an inclusive primary school where pupils thrive in a caring, community-focused environment. The school demonstrates expected standard achievement across most areas, with particular strengths in reading and mathematics, though writing outcomes remain below national averages.
At a Glance
7.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 88%. Maths has improved from 82% to 86%. Writing has improved from 55% to 59%.
Class Sizes
29.2
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
28.7
KS2
11
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
410 pupils
420 capacity
10 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Bristol
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Bristol
Admissions Demand - Bristol, City of
Places available
5,450
Applications
4,547
Got 1st preference
93.3%
Got preferred school
99.1%
Primary admissions across Bristol, City of (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.49617%
Overall absence
10.16484%
Persistent absence
364
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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