Hilltop Primary AcademyWyaston Road , Ashbourne

Hilltop Primary Academy is a primary school in Ashbourne, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led 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 Primary Academy currently has around 125 pupils on roll, which is about 89% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.2% boys and 48.8% girls. Around 39.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 8.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 31.1%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 3 pupils.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (84.8%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.