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Learning at Hillcrest

Hillcrest is a non-selective school that offers an inclusive, inspiring environment where every student is seen, supported, and empowered to thrive. We believe that every young person holds unique potential, and our dynamic curriculum is designed to unlock it—offering a broad range of subjects and activities that spark imagination, build confidence, and prepare students for life beyond the classroom.

Through involvement in our wider community, students enhance their learning experience, develop compassion and empathy, and contribute toward the growth and development of the country in which we live.

Curricula

Early Years

Our Early Years curriculum caters to children aged 2 to 5 years. Learning happens through structured play, allowing children to develop socially, emotionally, physically, and creatively. Teachers carefully tailor the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum to meet each child’s unique needs, ensuring they are appropriately challenged in their learning.

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Prep School

Our Prep School teaches children aged 5 to 13 years. The curriculum balances strong academics with art and sports, including an extensive activities programme for pupils to pursue their interests. Combining an individualised approach with our family-oriented setting nurtures pupils in a safe and secure environment.

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Senior School

Our Senior School teaches learners aged 13 to 18 years. Students choose up to ten subjects to study for their IGCSEs. Subject selections include a minimum of six compulsory academic subjects and several optional ones, selecting from a diverse range of 22 IGCSE subjects overall.
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Sixth Form

Our Sixth Form (Key Stage 5) provides an opportunity for our senior students to excel academically and mature through involvement in our enrichment programme. We offer both A-Levels that allow specialisation in areas of strength related to future tertiary education, and the BTEC programme that provides vocational education at diploma level. Sixth Form life at Hillcrest comes with special privileges, opportunities, and responsibilities.

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Facilities

Our school has well-resourced classrooms and extensive facilities for academic, physical, and artistic opportunities. These include Information Technology suites with Wi-Fi access on-site, specialist Science laboratories and preparation rooms, two well-stocked and up-to-date Libraries, a fully equipped Design Technology suite, a Sixth Form unit including kitchen, standard room, lecture theatre, and study areas, a Drama studio, facilities for a wide range of team sports, and a fully equipped gym and aerobics/dance studio with an indoor swimming pool.

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