What did Ofsted judge Hilltop Infant School's quality of education to be?

Ofsted judged Hilltop Infant School's quality of education as Outstanding at its inspection in November 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Hilltop Infant School?

Hilltop Infant School has 237 pupils on roll.

What ages does Hilltop Infant School take?

Hilltop Infant School admits pupils aged 2 to 7.

Where is Hilltop Infant School located?

Hilltop Infant School is located in Wickford, SS11 8LT, Essex.

How do I apply to Hilltop Infant School?

Hilltop Infant School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How are Reception places decided at Hilltop Infant School?

When Hilltop Infant School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children (LAC) and Previously Looked After Children (PLAC) — A 'looked after child' or a child who was Previously Looked After (PLAC) but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangements or special guardianship order will be given first priority in oversubscription criteria ahead of all other applicants in accordance with the School Admissions Code 2021. This also includes those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Pre-school pupils eligible for early years pupil premium — Children currently attending the school's pre-school, Hilltots, who are eligible for the early years' pupil premium. Parents/Carers are required to complete a Supplementary Information Form and submit it to the school, with evidence; 3. Children eligible for early years pupil premium/pupil premium — Children who are eligible for the early years pupil premium/pupil premium. Parents/Carers are required to complete a Supplementary Information Form and submit it to the school, with evidence, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 75 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event of over-subscription within any of the above criteria, priority will be determined by a straight-line distance from home to school, with those living closest being given the highest priority. ... In the unlikely event of two applicants with an identical distance competing for a single place at the school, the place will be offered to one applicant on the basis of lots drawn by a senior member of trust staff not involved in admissions, with the exception of twins, triplets etc where the law allows the school to offer both twins, each triplet etc.

What is the largest ethnic background at Hilltop Infant School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 82.3% of pupils at Hilltop Infant School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Hilltop Infant School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked After Children (LAC) and Previously Looked After Children (PLAC) — A 'looked after child' or a child who was Previously Looked After (PLAC) but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangements or special guardianship order will be given first priority in oversubscription criteria ahead of all other applicants in accordance with the School Admissions Code 2021. This also includes those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Pre-school pupils eligible for early years pupil premium — Children currently attending the school's pre-school, Hilltots, who are eligible for the early years' pupil premium. Parents/Carers are required to complete a Supplementary Information Form and submit it to the school, with evidence.
3Children eligible for early years pupil premium/pupil premium — Children who are eligible for the early years pupil premium/pupil premium. Parents/Carers are required to complete a Supplementary Information Form and submit it to the school, with evidence.
4Siblings — Children with a sibling currently attending the school or Hilltop Junior School. Sibling means a birth, step or adopted sibling living at the same address and attending the school at the time of the application.
5Children of staff — Children of staff at the school where the member of staff has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made, or the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
6Priority admission area — Children living in the priority admission area SS11 and SS12 postcodes.
7Remaining applications — Remaining applications.

If two applications tie: In the event of over-subscription within any of the above criteria, priority will be determined by a straight-line distance from home to school, with those living closest being given the highest priority. ... In the unlikely event of two applicants with an identical distance competing for a single place at the school, the place will be offered to one applicant on the basis of lots drawn by a senior member of trust staff not involved in admissions, with the exception of twins, triplets etc where the law allows the school to offer both twins, each triplet etc.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Hilltop Infant School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Hilltop Infant School's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged Hilltop Infant School's quality of education as Outstanding at its inspection in November 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Hilltop Infant School?: Hilltop Infant School has 237 pupils on roll.
What ages does Hilltop Infant School take?: Hilltop Infant School admits pupils aged 2 to 7.
Where is Hilltop Infant School located?: Hilltop Infant School is located in Wickford, SS11 8LT, Essex.
How do I apply to Hilltop Infant School?: Hilltop Infant School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at Hilltop Infant School?: When Hilltop Infant School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children (LAC) and Previously Looked After Children (PLAC) — A 'looked after child' or a child who was Previously Looked After (PLAC) but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangements or special guardianship order will be given first priority in oversubscription criteria ahead of all other applicants in accordance with the School Admissions Code 2021. This also includes those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Pre-school pupils eligible for early years pupil premium — Children currently attending the school's pre-school, Hilltots, who are eligible for the early years' pupil premium. Parents/Carers are required to complete a Supplementary Information Form and submit it to the school, with evidence; 3. Children eligible for early years pupil premium/pupil premium — Children who are eligible for the early years pupil premium/pupil premium. Parents/Carers are required to complete a Supplementary Information Form and submit it to the school, with evidence, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 75 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event of over-subscription within any of the above criteria, priority will be determined by a straight-line distance from home to school, with those living closest being given the highest priority. ... In the unlikely event of two applicants with an identical distance competing for a single place at the school, the place will be offered to one applicant on the basis of lots drawn by a senior member of trust staff not involved in admissions, with the exception of twins, triplets etc where the law allows the school to offer both twins, each triplet etc.
What is the largest ethnic background at Hilltop Infant School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 82.3% of pupils at Hilltop Infant School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Hilltop Infant School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked After Children (LAC) and Previously Looked After Children (PLAC) — A 'looked after child' or a child who was Previously Looked After (PLAC) but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangements or special guardianship order will be given first priority in oversubscription criteria ahead of all other applicants in accordance with the School Admissions Code 2021. This also includes those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Pre-school pupils eligible for early years pupil premium — Children currently attending the school's pre-school, Hilltots, who are eligible for the early years' pupil premium. Parents/Carers are required to complete a Supplementary Information Form and submit it to the school, with evidence.
3Children eligible for early years pupil premium/pupil premium — Children who are eligible for the early years pupil premium/pupil premium. Parents/Carers are required to complete a Supplementary Information Form and submit it to the school, with evidence.
4Siblings — Children with a sibling currently attending the school or Hilltop Junior School. Sibling means a birth, step or adopted sibling living at the same address and attending the school at the time of the application.
5Children of staff — Children of staff at the school where the member of staff has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made, or the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
6Priority admission area — Children living in the priority admission area SS11 and SS12 postcodes.
7Remaining applications — Remaining applications.

Hilltop Infant School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Hilltop Infant School's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged Hilltop Infant School's quality of education as Outstanding at its inspection in November 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Hilltop Infant School?: Hilltop Infant School has 237 pupils on roll.
What ages does Hilltop Infant School take?: Hilltop Infant School admits pupils aged 2 to 7.
Where is Hilltop Infant School located?: Hilltop Infant School is located in Wickford, SS11 8LT, Essex.
How do I apply to Hilltop Infant School?: Hilltop Infant School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at Hilltop Infant School?: When Hilltop Infant School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children (LAC) and Previously Looked After Children (PLAC) — A 'looked after child' or a child who was Previously Looked After (PLAC) but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangements or special guardianship order will be given first priority in oversubscription criteria ahead of all other applicants in accordance with the School Admissions Code 2021. This also includes those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Pre-school pupils eligible for early years pupil premium — Children currently attending the school's pre-school, Hilltots, who are eligible for the early years' pupil premium. Parents/Carers are required to complete a Supplementary Information Form and submit it to the school, with evidence; 3. Children eligible for early years pupil premium/pupil premium — Children who are eligible for the early years pupil premium/pupil premium. Parents/Carers are required to complete a Supplementary Information Form and submit it to the school, with evidence, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 75 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event of over-subscription within any of the above criteria, priority will be determined by a straight-line distance from home to school, with those living closest being given the highest priority. ... In the unlikely event of two applicants with an identical distance competing for a single place at the school, the place will be offered to one applicant on the basis of lots drawn by a senior member of trust staff not involved in admissions, with the exception of twins, triplets etc where the law allows the school to offer both twins, each triplet etc.
What is the largest ethnic background at Hilltop Infant School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 82.3% of pupils at Hilltop Infant School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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