Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery Catchment Area
Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery is a academy converter primary school in Caterham, Surrey , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 457 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2–11
Age range
457
Pupils
420
Capacity
109%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2023
Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Surrey. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Surrey before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Surrey catchment area documents →Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery — School Information
- Full address
- Chaldon Road, Caterham, CR3 5PG
- Local authority
- Surrey
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–11 years
- Free school meals
- 11.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 140880
Other Primary Schools in Caterham
If Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Caterham are the next closest alternatives.
Audley Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CR3 5ED
St John's CofE Aided Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · CR3 6RN
St Peter and St Paul Church Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · CR3 5BN
Marden Lodge Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · CR3 6QH
Woodlea Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · CR3 7EP
St Francis Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · CR3 5ED
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Frequently Asked Questions — Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery
Is Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery currently has 457 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery? ▾
Admission to Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery is managed by Surrey. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery cover? ▾
Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery is a primary school in Caterham, Surrey, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery? ▾
Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.