Located in Hastings, Hillcrest School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Hillcrest School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Rye Road, Hastings, TN35 5DN |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | East Sussex |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Theresa Phillips |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 114601 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1197 |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lake Community Primary School Rye Road , TN35 5DB | - not rated | 459 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ore Village Primary Academy Rye Road , TN35 5DB | 3out of 4 | 562 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandown Primary School and Nursery The Ridge , TN34 2AA | 3out of 4 | 870 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CofE Junior School Githa Road , TN35 5JU | - not rated | 1,951 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CofE Junior Academy Githa Road , TN35 5JU | 3out of 4 | 1,951 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest School Rye Road , TN35 5DN | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hastings Academy Rye Road , TN35 5DN | 2out of 4 | 90 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakridge School 3 Haywood Way , Ivyhouse Industrial Estate TN35 4PL | - not rated | 978 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Torfield School Croft Road , TN34 3JT | 4out of 4 | 2,712 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Torfield School Croft Road , TN34 3JT | - not rated | 2,712 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Flagship School The Ridge , TN34 2AE | 1out of 4 | 2,862 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Flagship School The Ridge , TN34 2AE | - not rated | 2,862 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.