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Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School

Hillcrest, Downham Market, PE38 9ND
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Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School
Downham Market, PE38 9ND
411 Pupils
420 Capacity
5–11 Age Range
19.70% FSM %
223 Boys
188 Girls
About Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School

Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 5–11 based in Norfolk, East of England. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 411 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Matthew Try.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Norfolk or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Norfolk
Region East of England
Administrative District King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Parliamentary Constituency South West Norfolk
Ward East Downham
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10077663
URN 121013
Data Last Updated 23-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Paul Critchley Chair of Governors 16/06/2025 15/06/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Katherine Boardman Governor 21/10/2020 18/09/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Rebecca Craigen Governor 27/01/2023 26/01/2027 Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Rev Paul Critchley Governor 22/09/2021 21/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Emma Morton Governor 05/05/2023 04/05/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Matthew Try Governor 04/01/2020 05/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Harriet Tunnicliff Governor 22/03/2024 21/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Nicola Wardle Governor 29/03/2022 28/03/2026 Elected by school staff
Mr David Wild Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by LA
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0.28 km • Downham Market
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1.2 km • Downham Market
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Wimbotsham and Stow Academy
1.61 km • King's Lynn
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Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School
1.88 km • Downham Market
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Orchard Manor School
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Frequently Asked Questions
Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Downham Market, Norfolk.
Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School has 411 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11.
The Headteacher at Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School is Mr Matthew Try.
Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School is at Hillcrest, Bexwell Road, Downham Market, PE38 9ND, in the Norfolk local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Matthew Try
Hillcrest, Bexwell Road, Downham Market, PE38 9ND
01366388191
www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/
Location
PE38 9ND  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 121013
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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