Hillcross Primary School

Hillcross Primary School is a happy, welcoming school where pupils love learning and feel known and cared for. Behaviour and personal development are outstanding, as are leadership and management and early years provision, while the quality of education is good. Pupils behave maturely and respectfully, attend well, and benefit from an exceptional personal development programme that puts equality at its heart and offers many leadership opportunities, trips and clubs. The school has a broad and ambitious curriculum, with reading a priority and strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who achieve as well as their peers. Parents and staff are exceptionally positive, and safeguarding is effective. The main area for improvement is that in a few subjects in Years 1 to 6, the curriculum is not implemented with consistent precision, so some pupils do not secure the depth of knowledge and understanding they should; leaders should check implementation to provide targeted support and professional development.

Strengths

• Pupils are happy, feel cared for, and behave in a mature, respectful and responsible way.
• Early years children concentrate well, listen attentively and cooperate with each other.
• The school's vision for a resilient, compassionate community is lived out daily.
• Pupils have a wide range of leadership opportunities and feel their voices are heard.
• Parents are exceptionally positive and value the school's pastoral care and SEND support.
• The curriculum is broad and ambitious, with creative and philosophical thinking woven through.
• Reading is a priority, with well-trained staff and effective support for struggling readers.
• Pupils with SEND are identified swiftly, supported well, and achieve as well as their peers.
• Behaviour is exemplary, attendance is high, and routines are clear from early years.
• Personal development is exceptional, with equality at its heart and many cultural trips and clubs.
• Staff are positive about working at the school and value its kind, collaborative ethos.
• Leaders are strategic, ambitious and focused on continuous improvement.
• Safeguarding arrangements are effective.

Areas for Improvement

• In a few subjects in Years 1 to 6, the curriculum is not implemented with consistent precision, so some pupils do not secure the depth of knowledge and understanding they should.
• Leaders should check curriculum implementation in each subject so that any necessary support or professional development can be provided.

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What is Hillcross Primary School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Hillcross Primary School is Good, from an inspection in November 2024.

When was Hillcross Primary School last inspected by Ofsted?

Hillcross Primary School was last inspected in November 2024.

How many pupils does Hillcross Primary School have?

Hillcross Primary School has 437 pupils on roll.

What age range does Hillcross Primary School cover?

Hillcross Primary School for pupils aged 3 to 11.

What are Hillcross Primary School's SATs (KS2) results?

In 2025, 68% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Where is Hillcross Primary School?

Hillcross Primary School is at Ashridge Way, Morden, Surrey, SM4 4EE.