Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Downham Market, East of England PE38 9ND · Norfolk
#664 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#5448 of 15,697 nationally
About Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School
Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School is a local authority primary located in Downham Market, in the Norfolk local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 5–11. In 2025 it enrolled 404 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 61.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 664th of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (55th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 404; capacity filled 96.2%.
There are 6 schools in Downham Market; Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School ranks 2nd of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)71%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)8%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)18.8%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 404
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 18.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 96.2%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 71%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 8%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Downham Market Academy
Downham Market · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,329 students · 282 m away
Nelson Academy
Downham Market · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
386 students · 1.2 km away
Wimbotsham and Stow Academy
King's Lynn · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
106 students · 1.6 km away
Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Downham Market · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
108 students · 1.9 km away
Hilgay Riverside Academy
Downham Market · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
75 students · 5.2 km away
Holy Cross Church of England Primary School
King's Lynn · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
55 students · 5.3 km away
Watlington Community Primary School
King's Lynn · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
169 students · 7.3 km away
St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy
King's Lynn · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
153 students · 7.6 km away
Magdalen Academy
King's Lynn · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
43 students · 7.8 km away
All Saints Academy
King's Lynn · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
97 students · 8.8 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in East of England with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Mulbarton Primary School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
404 students
Clifford Community Primary School & Nursery
Ipswich · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
404 students
Elsenham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Bishop's Stortford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
403 students
Brinkley Grove Primary School
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
403 students
Littleport Community Primary School
Ely · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
406 students
Earls Colne Primary School and Nursery
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
402 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School a good school?
Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 61.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #664 of 1,872 in East of England. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School rank in East of England?
Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School ranks #664 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #5448 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School?
Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School had 404 students in 2025.
Is Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 5–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.