Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery, Caterham

In its own words: "Hillcroft's vision encompasses everything that we are working towards as a school, for all stakeholders. Our vision is about driving the school forward and seeking to motivate and unify everyone to achieve the best possible outcomes for our children during their time at Hillcroft."

From the headteacher's welcome: "I would like to wish you a very warm welcome to Hillcroft Primary School and Nursery. Hillcroft is a Primary school for children aged 4-11 years of age with a Nursery catering for children from 3 years of age."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football and cooking.

Coming up: an admissions event on Wednesday 4 November 2026, an admissions event on Monday 9 November 2026, an admissions event on Wednesday 11 November 2026 and an admissions event on Tuesday 17 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 88% of Year 6 pupils at Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery reached the expected standard in reading and 85% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 79% in Surrey and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 83% in reading and 83% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 68 families put Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery as their first choice and 175 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 16 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery are Audley Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 92% reading, 96% maths); St Francis Catholic Primary School (0.6 miles, 89% reading, 85% maths); Marden Lodge Primary School and Nursery (1 mile, Good, 82% reading, 86% maths); and St John's CofE Aided Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 80% reading, 83% maths).

Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery is one of 43 schools run by GLF Schools, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 64% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

13.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 8.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (73%) and Mixed (10%).

In 2026, 65 pupils (14.1%) received SEN support and 36 (7.8%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Caterham Rail Station, about 1010 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).

12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is High Street (n-bound), 130 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 129 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Surrey (76), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery issued 22 suspensions, 4.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.

The secondary schools closest to Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery are de Stafford School (0.5 miles) and Oasis Academy Coulsdon (1.4 miles).