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Hillside High School
- Secondary
- Sefton District L20 9NU
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve better than they did in the past.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and are respectful.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge due to continual learning.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers draw on current research to keep their learning up to date.
Strengths and Challenges: Some approaches do not help pupils to embed knowledge.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are engaged to increase awareness about reading.
Communication: Staff engage well with parents about importance of reading.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents' views considered for improving school outcomes.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders ensure open and positive culture around safeguarding.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Invested in staff development and reviewed feedback policy.
Managing Bullying and Safety: School provides a safe space for students to be individuals.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements in place.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of clubs including sports and performing arts.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Some pupils take advantage of after-school clubs.
Career Counselling Services: Well-thought-out careers program helps inform choices.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Improved achievement for pupils with SEND.
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Hillside High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 696 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 28% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.1 | 15.1 | 16.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 28% | 48% | 32% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.48 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 28% | 23.69% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 38.07% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 43% | 22.03% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 6.86% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% | 12.14% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.45 | 2.58 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 85% | 87.14% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 116 | 117 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 74% | 79.86% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 65% | 46.05% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 9% | 21.43% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.48% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.1% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.38% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.81% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.13 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 33% | 28.78% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 42.52% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 15% | 24.81% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 10.89% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 15.56% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.61 | 2.9 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 89% | 91.05% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 100 | 118 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 85.57% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 71% | 46.81% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 6% | 21.52% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 2.29% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 15.14% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.81% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.76% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.72 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 22% 4 | 23.81% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% 4 | 40.42% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 38% | 23.27% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% 1 | 8.46% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% 2 | 13.46% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.43 | 2.8 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 79% | 83.55% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 179 | 118 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 72% | 76.5% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 47% | 35.4% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 21% | 25.2% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 5.3% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.55% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.7% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.63 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 26% 2 | 27.12% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% 4 | 42.28% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 82% | 22.76% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% 12 | 8.8% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% 7 | 13.08% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.52 | 2.95 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 80% | 75.75% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 163 | 121 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 72% | 64.05% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 40% | 33.05% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 29% | 29.6% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.4% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.6% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.7% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.7% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.66 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 28% | 24.08% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% | 38.88% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 79% | 25.72% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% | 12.84% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 30% | 15.24% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 75.63% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 127 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 57.31% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 32% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 30.06% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 5% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.13% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.44% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.25% | 2.45% |
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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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Hillside High School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
