What is School Atlas's summary of Ofsted's 6 judgements for Hillcrest Academy?

Ofsted gave no overall grade at its inspection in May 2026. School Atlas summarises the 6 judgements Ofsted made as Strong standard. This is our summary, not Ofsted's own grade.

How many pupils attend Hillcrest Academy?

Hillcrest Academy has 465 pupils on roll.

What are Hillcrest Academy’s exam results?

In 2024-25, 63% of pupils at the end of primary school (key stage 2) reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.

What ages does Hillcrest Academy take?

Hillcrest Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Hillcrest Academy located?

Hillcrest Academy is located in Leeds, LS7 4DR, Leeds.

How do I apply to Hillcrest Academy?

Hillcrest Academy 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 far from Hillcrest Academy were places offered?

The furthest place offered at Hillcrest Academy for 2024-25 (Reception) was 1.478 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Reception places decided at Hillcrest Academy?

When Hillcrest Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children (evidence required); 2. Children with siblings who are on the roll at the Academy at the time when the child applying starts at the… — Children with siblings who are on the roll at the Academy at the time when the child applying starts at the academy - i.e. in September for Reception intake children (conditions apply); 3. Children who, at the time of application, live in the Academy catchment area. A map is attached at Appendix B… — Children who, at the time of application, live in the Academy catchment area. A map is attached at Appendix B in the policy which shows the boundary of the catchment area for the Academy, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point.

What is the largest ethnic background at Hillcrest Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 27.7% of pupils at Hillcrest Academy are recorded as Pakistani. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Hillcrest Academy: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

How far did offers reach?

1.478miles

was the furthest place offered for 2024-25 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Hillcrest Academy, year by year →

How places are decided at Hillcrest Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children (evidence required).
2Children with siblings who are on the roll at the Academy at the time when the child applying starts at the… — Children with siblings who are on the roll at the Academy at the time when the child applying starts at the academy - i.e. in September for Reception intake children (conditions apply).
3Children who, at the time of application, live in the Academy catchment area. A map is attached at Appendix B… — Children who, at the time of application, live in the Academy catchment area. A map is attached at Appendix B in the policy which shows the boundary of the catchment area for the Academy.
4Any other children.

Leeds City Council's published summary of this school's admission policy for 2027 to 2028 (from the council's school directory). Hillcrest Academy is its own admission authority; the full determined policy is published by the school at https://www.hillcrest.leeds.sch.uk/parents/admissions/. Places are offered in priority order.

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.

Hillcrest Academy: key facts

What is School Atlas's summary of Ofsted's 6 judgements for Hillcrest Academy?: Ofsted gave no overall grade at its inspection in May 2026. School Atlas summarises the 6 judgements Ofsted made as Strong standard. This is our summary, not Ofsted's own grade.
How many pupils attend Hillcrest Academy?: Hillcrest Academy has 465 pupils on roll.
What are Hillcrest Academy’s exam results?: In 2024-25, 63% of pupils at the end of primary school (key stage 2) reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.
What ages does Hillcrest Academy take?: Hillcrest Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Hillcrest Academy located?: Hillcrest Academy is located in Leeds, LS7 4DR, Leeds.
How do I apply to Hillcrest Academy?: Hillcrest Academy 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 far from Hillcrest Academy were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Hillcrest Academy for 2024-25 (Reception) was 1.478 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at Hillcrest Academy?: When Hillcrest Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children (evidence required); 2. Children with siblings who are on the roll at the Academy at the time when the child applying starts at the… — Children with siblings who are on the roll at the Academy at the time when the child applying starts at the academy - i.e. in September for Reception intake children (conditions apply); 3. Children who, at the time of application, live in the Academy catchment area. A map is attached at Appendix B… — Children who, at the time of application, live in the Academy catchment area. A map is attached at Appendix B in the policy which shows the boundary of the catchment area for the Academy, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Hillcrest Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 27.7% of pupils at Hillcrest Academy are recorded as Pakistani. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

1.478miles

was the furthest place offered for 2024-25 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Hillcrest Academy, year by year →

How places are decided at Hillcrest Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children (evidence required).
2Children with siblings who are on the roll at the Academy at the time when the child applying starts at the… — Children with siblings who are on the roll at the Academy at the time when the child applying starts at the academy - i.e. in September for Reception intake children (conditions apply).
3Children who, at the time of application, live in the Academy catchment area. A map is attached at Appendix B… — Children who, at the time of application, live in the Academy catchment area. A map is attached at Appendix B in the policy which shows the boundary of the catchment area for the Academy.
4Any other children.

Hillcrest Academy: key facts

What is School Atlas's summary of Ofsted's 6 judgements for Hillcrest Academy?: Ofsted gave no overall grade at its inspection in May 2026. School Atlas summarises the 6 judgements Ofsted made as Strong standard. This is our summary, not Ofsted's own grade.
How many pupils attend Hillcrest Academy?: Hillcrest Academy has 465 pupils on roll.
What are Hillcrest Academy’s exam results?: In 2024-25, 63% of pupils at the end of primary school (key stage 2) reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.
What ages does Hillcrest Academy take?: Hillcrest Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Hillcrest Academy located?: Hillcrest Academy is located in Leeds, LS7 4DR, Leeds.
How do I apply to Hillcrest Academy?: Hillcrest Academy 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 far from Hillcrest Academy were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Hillcrest Academy for 2024-25 (Reception) was 1.478 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at Hillcrest Academy?: When Hillcrest Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children (evidence required); 2. Children with siblings who are on the roll at the Academy at the time when the child applying starts at the… — Children with siblings who are on the roll at the Academy at the time when the child applying starts at the academy - i.e. in September for Reception intake children (conditions apply); 3. Children who, at the time of application, live in the Academy catchment area. A map is attached at Appendix B… — Children who, at the time of application, live in the Academy catchment area. A map is attached at Appendix B in the policy which shows the boundary of the catchment area for the Academy, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Hillcrest Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 27.7% of pupils at Hillcrest Academy are recorded as Pakistani. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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