Primary
Ofsted Outstanding
About The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy
Our goal is for every child to leave our school happy and successful, with memories that they will cherish forever and skills that are the foundation for their future learning.
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Key Facts
Head/Principal
Miss S Stokes
Rating Breakdown
Based on published reviews
Safety & Security
4.5
Teaching Quality
5.0
Communication
5.0
Student Wellbeing
5.0
Facilities
5.0
Parent Survey
Official Ofsted Parent View data • 17 responses • 7.7% response rate
My child is happy at this school
100% positive
My child feels safe at this school
100% positive
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved
100% positive
The school has high expectations for my child
100% positive
My child does well at this school
100% positive
I would recommend this school to another parent
Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 17 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.
School Workforce
Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025
Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
22.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Good
10.1
Teachers (FTE)
Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.
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The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy has 3 reviews. Your honest review helps families make better school decisions.
Reviews 3
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James W
Unconfirmed
Parent
Mar 1, 2023
5.0
"Outstanding School in Every Way!"
We've been nothing but impressed with Hillcrest Early Years Academy since our son joined the school. The staff are incredibly supportive and enthusiastic, the facilities are modern and well-maintained, and the curriculum is both engaging and challenging. We've seen a significant improvement in our son's reading and maths skills since joining the academy.
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
5/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
5/5
Facilities
5/5
E
Emily M
Unconfirmed
Parent
Sep 1, 2022
5.0
"Our Daughter Loves Hillcrest Early Years Academy!"
Emily and the team have truly made our daughter feel welcome and safe at Hillcrest Early Years Academy. The facilities are first class and the values of Memories, Ambitious Aspirations, Growth, Independence and Courage really shine through in everything they do. We've seen a huge improvement in our daughter's confidence and social skills since joining the academy.
Safety & Wellbeing
4/5
Teaching & Learning
5/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
5/5
Facilities
5/5
S
Sarah J
Unconfirmed
Parent
Jun 1, 2021
4.0
"A Good School with Some Room for Improvement"
My child attended Hillcrest Early Years Academy a few years ago, and while we generally had a positive experience, we did encounter some issues with communication from the school. The facilities were great, and the values of the school really resonated with us. However, we felt that the school could do more to engage with parents and keep us informed about our child's progress.
Safety & Wellbeing
3/5
Teaching & Learning
3/5
Communication
3/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
3/5
Facilities
3/5
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