# Hill Top Primary Academy — Wakefield, United Kingdom > School profile on SchoolBrowse, based on verified parent reviews. > HTML version: https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/wakefield/hill-top-primary-academy-17044 ## At a glance - **Type:** Primary - **Parent rating:** 4.3/5 from 4 published reviews - **Principal:** Joanne Lancaster ## Contact - **Address:** Batley Rd, West Ardsley, Wakefield, WF3 1HD - **Phone:** 0113 307 4750 - **Website:** https://www.hilltopprimary.org.uk - **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/wakefield/hill-top-primary-academy-17044 ## About Hill Top Primary Academy is a one-form entry community school in West Ardsley, part of Leodis Academies Trust. We are proud to be known as a caring and inclusive school and value the close community feeling of being one-form entry. Children are at the heart of everything we do. ## Official rankings - **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Outstanding — Jul 2024 - **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Good — Jul 2024 - **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Apr 2011 - **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Jul 2024 - **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Apr 2011 - **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Jul 2024 - **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Outstanding — Jul 2024 - **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Jul 2024 ## Recent parent reviews - **5/5** — Exceptional School and Community!: My son has been at Hill Top Primary for 2 years now and we couldn't be happier. The school's values of care, character, confidence, creativity, and challenge really shine through in everything they do. The Forest School program has been a highlight for him, and the teachers are always so supportive and encouraging. We feel so lucky to be part of this wonderful community! *(Sep 2022)* - **4/5** — A Great Place for Our Children to Grow!: We've been at Hill Top Primary for a year now, and our daughter is thriving. The school's focus on outdoor learning and Forest School has been a game-changer for her - she loves exploring the woods and learning about nature. The staff are warm and welcoming, and we appreciate how they value our partnership with them. We feel confident that our children are in good hands here. *(Jun 2022)* - **5/5** — A Fantastic Education and Community!: We moved to a new area last year, but we're so glad we chose to stay with Hill Top Primary. Our son was in Year 5 when we left, and he had an amazing experience. The school's commitment to care, character, and creativity really resonated with us, and we appreciate how they prepare children for future success. We're grateful for the time our son spent here! *(Mar 2022)* - **3/5** — Mixed Feelings About Our Experience: We've had a bit of a mixed bag at Hill Top Primary. On the one hand, our son loves his teachers and the outdoor learning programs. On the other hand, we've experienced some communication breakdowns and felt that the school could be more proactive in involving parents. We're hoping that things will improve in the coming year. *(Nov 2021)* ## Other schools in Wakefield - [Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/wakefield/crigglestone-st-james-cofe-primary-academy-13668) — 4.9/5 (4 reviews) - [Outwood Primary Academy Greenhill](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/wakefield/outwood-primary-academy-greenhill-22494) — 4.8/5 (4 reviews) - [Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/wakefield/shay-lane-primary-j-and-i-school-10514) — 4.7/5 (4 reviews) - [Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/wakefield/ryhill-junior-infant-and-nursery-school-10578) — 4.7/5 (4 reviews) - [Sandal Magna Community Academy](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/wakefield/sandal-magna-community-academy-14459) — 4.7/5 (4 reviews) - [Pinderfields Hospital PRU](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/wakefield/pinderfields-hospital-pru-14694) — 4.3/5 (4 reviews) --- Source: SchoolBrowse (https://schoolbrowse.com) — reviews and ratings are user-submitted by parents. Please attribute and link to https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/wakefield/hill-top-primary-academy-17044 when citing this data.