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Hill View Primary School
- Primary
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole BH10 5BD
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils find the curriculum engaging and motivating, with cross-curricular links adding purpose.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum aids in the development of pupils' skills across subjects and focuses on spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development.
Foundational Skills: Strong start in Reception with good reading support and matched books.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious curriculum with planned learning progression in most subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some teachers need to explain mathematical concepts with more clarity and use a broader range of reasoning approaches.
Areas Needing Improvement: Essential knowledge needs defining in a few subjects to deepen understanding.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders identify pupils at risk of falling behind and plan interventions based on detailed pupil progress data.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils say they feel safe, understand risks, and that incidents of bullying are rare.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils build on number knowledge, solve problems with cross-subject application.
Support for Falling Behind: Timely extra help for pupils needing reading support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are kind, polite, collaborative, and keen to learn.
Performance in Maths & Reading: There is no difference in achievement between boys and girls in current students; however, some teachers lack clarity or precision in math concepts.
Support for SEND Pupils: SENDCo checks if support remains appropriate and effective, ensuring good progress towards personal targets.
Support for SEND Pupils: Ambitious and effective adaptations for SEND pupils, fostering independence.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe, understand risks, and have strategies to keep themselves safe; bullying is rare.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements, positive culture.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong emphasis on well-being and mental health education.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding is effective; staff trained and vigilant, but oversight of safeguarding needs improvement.
Parental Involvement: Effective partnerships with parents and regular consultations regarding children's needs.
Parent Feedback: Parents speak highly of care and support received.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate holistic approach but want more information about children's progress and better response to concerns.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers held accountable for teaching quality and pupil progress; performance issues handled decisively.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' planning is detailed, matched to pupils' needs, leading to good progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Governors and leaders regularly check the validity of presented information and the quality of teaching.
Impact on Student Progress: Professional development enhances teaching quality and impacts learning.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers need clearer explanations of mathematical concepts and broader reasoning approaches.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range including cricket, dance, rainforest experiences.
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About Us
Hill View Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Dorset County, South West.
It has 608 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 69% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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A-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.7 | 20.8 | 22 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 109 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 109 | 107 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 97 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 69% | 55.81% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 8.76% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 93 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% 5 | 57.74% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 7 | 10% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 2 | 83 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 | 83 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58% 5 | 50.54% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 6 | 9.87% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 0.3 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 80 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 82 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 53% | 48.33% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 7.92% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.0 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Hill View Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
