Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School
Community schoolPrimaryAges 5–11Mixed
Hillcrest, Bexwell Road, Downham Market, PE38 9ND
Headteacher · Mr Matthew Try
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Key facts
Pupils404Capacity 420
OfstedSchool remains GoodInspected 28 June 2023
Free school meals18.8%
SEN provisionSEN unit
Ofsted
School remains Good
Ungraded inspection on 28 June 2023.
Read the full Ofsted reportsOfsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Reception applications close 15 January 2027
For September 2027. Apply through Norfolk council, not the school. National offer day is 16 April 2027.
How to apply in NorfolkNearby schools for the same ages
- Nelson Academy0.7 mi
- Wimbotsham and Stow Academy1.0 mi
- Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School1.2 mi
- Hilgay Riverside Academy3.2 mi
- Holy Cross Church of England Primary School3.3 mi