Hilltop Primary Academy

Based in Frindsbury, near Rochester, Hilltop Primary Academy is a primary school for children aged 3 to 11 and takes boys and girls. The school currently has about 456 pupils. That makes it one of the larger primary schools in Rochester on our figures. It is an academy rather than a council-run school, though Medway still coordinates the application process. Mr David Petty leads the school.

Inspection at a glance

At its most recent Ofsted inspection on 29 June 2022, Hilltop Primary Academy was judged Good. The full inspection report is linked from this page so you can read the inspectors' own words.

How the school is performing

The latest published key stage 2 figures show 62% met expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2024/25). Overall absence stands at 4.3%, which is attendance of about 95.7% (2024/25). Around 20.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals. Figures come from the Department for Education's published school performance data and are shown in full further down this page.

Getting a place at Hilltop Primary Academy

You apply for a place at Hilltop Primary Academy on the primary common application form through Medway, with the national deadline of 15 January. Where there are more applications than places, the school's published oversubscription criteria decide who is offered a place, typically starting with looked-after children and siblings. There is no separate entrance assessment. Always check the current admissions policy on the school's own website before you apply, because criteria can change year to year.

SEND at a glance

Hilltop Primary Academy is a mainstream school, supporting pupils with SEND alongside their classmates through the graduated approach of assess, plan, do, review. The school's SEN information report is the authoritative source and is linked in the SEND section below.

Before and after school

For working families the school runs an on-site nursery. Session times, costs and availability are set by the school, so confirm them before you rely on a place.

Hilltop Primary Academy contact details and location

You will find Hilltop Primary Academy at Hilltop Road, Frindsbury, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4QN. The school office can be reached on 01634 710312. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.