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Hilltop Primary Academy

Wyaston Road, Ashbourne, DE6 1NB

Academy sponsor led

Pupils

125

Ages

3-11

FSM

39.5%

Capacity

140

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Sept 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

53.0%

Writing

65.0%

Maths

59.0%

RWM Combined

53.0%

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About Hilltop Primary Academy

Hilltop Primary Academy is a primary school in Ashbourne, Derbyshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2022 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 53% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 125 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Wyaston Road, Ashbourne, DE6 1NB | More schools in Derbyshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Hilltop Primary Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Nov 2023 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc… (predecessor: Ashbourne Hilltop Primary and Nursery School)
Sept 2022 — Requires improvement
Sept 2022 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Ashbourne Hilltop Primary and Nursery School)
Dec 2018 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Ashbourne Hilltop Primary and Nursery School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Hilltop Primary Academy

What is Hilltop Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Hilltop Primary Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.

What are Hilltop Primary Academy's latest exam results?

Hilltop Primary Academy: KS2 2024/25: 53% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Hilltop Primary Academy located?

Hilltop Primary Academy is a primary school in Ashbourne, Derbyshire (DE6 1NB).

How many pupils attend Hilltop Primary Academy?

Hilltop Primary Academy has around 125 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Hilltop Primary Academy with other schools?

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