Business Details
Your Trusted Primary School in Ashbourne
We are a dedicated primary school located on Wyaston Road in Ashbourne, providing education and care for children aged 3 to 11. Our mission is to enable every pupil to become happy, secure, and enthusiastic lifelong learners who celebrate personal success. We foster a supportive environment where individual needs are respected, diversity is celebrated, and academic excellence is pursued alongside personal growth. Our enhanced resource provision ensures we support children with disabilities and high-level needs, while our wrap-around care operates from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM.We encourage pupils to 'REACH FAR' through values of respect, empathy, acceptance, community, high aspirations, friendship, ambition, and responsibility. Our curriculum is designed to inspire a passion for learning, develop essential skills in English and mathematics, and prepare children for future educational stages. We maintain strong partnerships with families and the wider community to create a caring and inclusive ethos.
Services
Primary Education
SEND Support
Wraparound Care
Curriculum Enrichment
Safeguarding
Forest School
Parent Partnerships
Pupil Wellbeing
Highlights and features
- We offer enhanced resource provision for children with disabilities and high-level needs.
- Our wrap-around care operates from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM for family flexibility.
- We prioritise whole-child development with a focus on wellbeing and values.
- Our curriculum prepares pupils for future educational stages with academic rigour.
- We foster strong partnerships between school, families, and the local community.
Services
Primary Education
We deliver a comprehensive primary education curriculum for children aged 311, focusing on core subjects like English, mathematics, and science. Our teacher-led approach ensures academic excellence while nurturing creativity and critical thinking. The curriculum prepares pupils for future educational stages through structured learning and enrichment activities.
SEND Support
Our enhanced resource provision offers tailored support for children with disabilities and high-level needs. Specialist staff and facilities ensure inclusive education, addressing individual requirements through personalised learning plans and additional resources to promote academic and social development.
Wraparound Care
We provide flexible wraparound care from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, accommodating working families. The service includes supervised play, homework assistance, and recreational activities in a safe environment, ensuring childrens wellbeing outside standard school hours.
Curriculum Enrichment
Our curriculum extends beyond academics with forest school sessions, arts, music, and physical education. These activities foster practical skills, teamwork, and environmental awareness, complementing classroom learning and encouraging holistic development through hands-on experiences.
Safeguarding
We prioritise pupil safety with robust safeguarding measures, including staff training, secure facilities, and partnerships with local authorities. Our policies ensure a safe learning environment, addressing concerns promptly while promoting online safety and emotional wellbeing through dedicated support systems.
Questions
What age groups does Hilltop Academy cater for?
We provide education and care for children aged 3 to 11, including a teacher-led nursery and enhanced resource provision for those with additional needs.
What specialist support is available for children with SEND?
Our enhanced resource provision offers tailored support, including personalised learning plans, specialist staff, and adapted facilities to address individual requirements for children with disabilities or high-level needs.
What are the school’s operating hours?
Standard school hours are supported by wrap-around care from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, offering flexibility for families before and after regular lessons.
How does the school promote pupil wellbeing?
We focus on whole-child development through values like respect and empathy, alongside safeguarding measures, mental health support, and activities promoting physical and emotional wellbeing.
What extracurricular activities are offered?
Our curriculum includes forest school sessions, arts, music, sports, and after-school clubs, ensuring diverse opportunities for creativity, physical development, and social interaction.
