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Hilltop First School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Hilltop First School is a community primary school in Windsor, Windsor and Maidenhead , serving pupils aged 3-9, with 217 pupils, and a capacity of 216 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-9

Age range

217

Pupils

216

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Hilltop First School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Hilltop First School?

The catchment area for Hilltop First School is the geographic zone Windsor and Maidenhead uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Windsor and Maidenhead publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Hilltop First School is set by Windsor and Maidenhead and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Currently oversubscribed: 217 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 216 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when Windsor and Maidenhead publishes the 2027 Hilltop First School numbers →

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Windsor and Maidenhead before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Windsor and Maidenhead catchment area documents →

Hilltop First School: at or above its 216 place limit

Hilltop First School has a published admission number of 216 places. 217 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 216 places. Windsor and Maidenhead allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 21.7% of pupils at Hilltop First School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Windsor and Maidenhead.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Windsor and Maidenhead publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Windsor and Maidenhead school admissions →

Hilltop First School: School Information

Full address
Clewer Hill Road, Windsor, SL4 4DW
Local authority
Windsor and Maidenhead
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-9 years
Free school meals
21.7% of pupils
DfE URN
109833

Other Primary Schools in Windsor

If Hilltop First School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Windsor are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Hilltop First School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Hilltop First School

What is the catchment area for Hilltop First School?

The catchment area for Hilltop First School is the geographic zone Windsor and Maidenhead uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Windsor and Maidenhead publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Hilltop First School oversubscribed?

Yes, Hilltop First School currently has 217 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 216 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Hilltop First School?

Admission to Hilltop First School is managed by Windsor and Maidenhead. 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 Hilltop First School cover?

Hilltop First School is a primary school in Windsor, Windsor and Maidenhead, serving pupils aged 3-9. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Hilltop First School?

Hilltop First School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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