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Hillside Primary School
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- Earley RG6 4HQ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Focus on reading and writing is central. Phonics teaching has improved after disappointing 2017 results.
Success of the Curriculum: Relevant and engaging curriculum with enrichment days and outdoor learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: More to be done to support lower-ability pupils, especially boys and disadvantaged pupils.
Performance in Maths & Reading: School identified standards in reading and writing were not high enough. Improvements are beginning to show positive impact.
Support for Falling Behind: Additional support in place to help pupils with low starting points make better progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils work well together, are thoughtful listeners, and consider others' ideas respectfully.
Support for SEND Pupils: New relevant reading materials have been purchased, including texts for pupils with additional needs like dyslexia.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: School established a safe environment; regular fire drills and lockdown procedures are in place.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School promotes a warm, safe, and welcoming environment. Effective use of outside agencies.
Parent Feedback: Parents overwhelmingly positive; school promoted independence in children.
Parental Involvement: Positive feedback from parents about school's caring and respectful staff.
Extracurricular Activities: Enrichment days, trips to places of interest, and visits from skilled individuals.
Outdoor Facilities: Outdoor learning environment, including Forest School, is used effectively.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers provide opportunities for pupils to talk about their writing and deepen their understanding of language.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Staff turnover managed well; strong and effective staff appointed to lead improvements.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular scrutiny of pupils' work and detailed assessments are in place.
Impact on Student Progress: Progress in writing has improved; pupils are using broader vocabulary although handwriting and spelling need improvement.
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Hillside Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Berkshire, South East.
It has 457 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 73% 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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Children in Foundation Stage 1 in the morning from 8:40 to 11:40 and in the afternoon from 12:20 to 3:20. but are welcomed from 8:40 onwards. Foundation Stage 2 8:50 3:20. Parents are in charge of their children's safety up until the doors open at 8.45 am. By 8:55am, class doors are closed. Any children who arrive after this time must sign in at the front desk, where their arrival will be noted as late. The teachers will take the kids to the right outside entrance at the conclusion of the afternoon. Please schedule a time to meet with your child's teacher in further detail after school when they are not in charge of a large class of students if you require more than a few words. For break periods, kids are permitted to bring in healthy food. This could include breadsticks, fruit, energy bars, crackers, etc. Chocolate bars and crisps are not allowed. We have water fountains outdoors in the playground because we believe it is crucial for our kids to have access to water throughout the day. According to research, drinking water and keeping kids hydrated have a profoundly great impact on their ability to learn. Please make sure your child always has a water bottle in the classroom. It's possible to drink other flavoured beverages at lunch. Wooded schools We are very fortunate to have a fantastic orchard as one of our learning environments. Click here to see what we do.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.5 | 25.8 | 23.9 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 108 | 110 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 109 | 110 |
| 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 | 107 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 99 | 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 | 73% | 62.29% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% | 9.78% | 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 | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.4 | Above 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 | 110 4 | 90 | 96 |
| Reading | 109 3 | 90 | 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 | 80% 8 | 63.12% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 28% 10 | 11.67% | 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 | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.6 | Above 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 | 106 1 | 86 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 2 | 87 | 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 | 72% 9 | 57.96% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% 1 | 10.86% | 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 | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | 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 | 107 | 81 | 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 | 63% | 52.85% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 10.88% | 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 | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.0 | Average |
| Maths | 2.3 | Above Average |
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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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Hillside Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
