Hilltop Junior School is a primary school in Wickford, serving pupils aged 7 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Hilltop Junior School currently has around 326 pupils on roll, which is about 91% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.1% boys and 50.6% girls. Around 5.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Hill Avenue, Wickford, SS11 8LT |
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| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Essex |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Alison Waite |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 137245 |
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 360 |
| Number of Pupils: | 326 |
| Number of Boys: | 160 |
| Number of Girls: | 165 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilltop Junior School Hill Avenue , SS11 8LT | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilltop Infant School Hill Avenue , SS11 8LT | - not rated | 12 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilltop Infant School Hill Avenue , SS11 8LT | - not rated | 12 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilltop Junior School Hill Avenue , SS11 8LT | 3out of 4 | 147 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilltop Junior School Hill Avenue , SS11 8LP | - not rated | 156 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beauchamps High School Beauchamps Drive , SS11 8LY | - not rated | 272 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bromfords School Grange Avenue , SS12 0LZ | - not rated | 2,701 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bromfords School Grange Avenue , SS12 0LZ | - not rated | 2,701 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Support Service Alderney Gardens , SS11 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,870 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castledon School Bromfords Drive , SS12 0PW | - not rated | 2,797 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castledon School Bromfords Drive , SS12 0PW | - not rated | 2,797 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.