Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School
Address: Hillcrest, Bexwell Road
Town/City: Downham Market
County: Norfolk
Postcode: PE38 9ND
Telephone Number: 01366 388191
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 5-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Matthew Try
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 404 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 96% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 18.8%

SEN Provisions

  • SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty
  • SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty

Location and administration

URN: 121013
DfE Number: 926/2411
UKPRN: 10077663
UPRN: 10000048819
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: King's Lynn and West Norfolk (E07000146)
Constituency: South West Norfolk (E14001497)
Electoral Ward: East Downham (E05012329)

Easting & Northing: 562115E, 303520N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 36' 21.27" N 0° 23' 33.79" E
Plus Code: 9F42J94V+93

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Downham Market Academy (0.3km)
  2. Nelson Academy (1.2km)
  3. Wimbotsham and Stow Academy (1.6km)
  4. Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School (1.9km)
  5. Orchard Manor School (2.3km)
Governors

  • Mrs Katherine Boardman - Governor. Appointed on 21 October 2020 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 September 2028.
  • Mrs Rebecca Craigen - Governor. Appointed on 27 January 2023 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 26 January 2027.
  • Rev Paul Critchley - Governor. Appointed on 22 September 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 September 2025.
  • Mr Paul Critchley - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 16 June 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 June 2029.
  • Mrs Emma Morton - Governor. Appointed on 5 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 May 2027.
  • Mr Matthew Try - Governor. Appointed on 4 January 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 January 2027.
  • Mrs Harriet Tunnicliff - Governor. Appointed on 22 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 March 2028.
  • Mrs Nicola Wardle - Governor. Appointed on 29 March 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 28 March 2026.
  • Mr David Wild - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 31 August 2026.