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Hillside Primary School
- Primary
- Bradwell NR31 8PA
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Strong leadership in mathematics and effective phonics teaching in KS1. Reading in KS1 is strong.
Foundational Skills: Reading prioritized; pupils enjoy daily class novels and develop love of reading.
Success of the Curriculum: Broad, ambitious curriculum helps pupils learn new knowledge effectively.
Success of the Curriculum: Year 6 attainment higher than national averages, but curriculum being reviewed.
Areas Needing Improvement: Planning in early years and subject leaders' understanding outside English and math need improvement.
Areas Needing Improvement: Early years materials limited, hindering learning breadth.
Performance in Maths & Reading: High attainment in Year 6, strong progress in reading and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Enhanced in-class support and weekly learning conferences for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ conduct and behaviour are very good; they know what is expected of them.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils excel in reading, wear reading badges proudly.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers identify gaps; extra help provided.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, cooperate; respect school rules.
Support for SEND Pupils: SEND team and SENCo have improved outcomes with enhanced pupil-progress meetings and specialist resource base.
Support for SEND Pupils: Inclusive activities; some plans not precisely followed, needing adaptation.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding procedures are effective with all staff understanding their roles. Bullying is rare.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff are vigilant, proactive, and work closely with parents and agencies.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Trained staff and ambassadors ensure a safe environment.
Parent Feedback: Parents are positive about the school, appreciating the quality of care and dedication of teachers.
Parental Involvement: Workshops offered for e-safety; regular communication with parents.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of popular after-school clubs and memorable trips provided.
Extracurricular Activities: Range of clubs like archery and golf, enrich learning.
Outdoor Facilities: Outdoor learning area in early years not well planned and lacks age-appropriate activities.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers share high expectations and have established positive relationships.
Impact on Student Progress: Positive impact with significant improvements in reading and mathematics.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular learning conferences and accurate assessments in core subjects.
Impact on Student Progress: Clear lesson presentation aids understanding.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Staff training prioritized for supporting complex needs.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Inconsistent planning and progression in non-core subjects; early years require more improvement.
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About Us
Hillside Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Norfolk, East of England.
It has 212 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 44% 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 | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C
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B-
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A+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.3 | - | 17.7 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 111 | 99 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 107 | 97 |
| 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 | 102 | 91 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 93 | 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 | 44% | 46.19% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 3.88% | 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 | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.7 | 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 | 102 4 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 3 | 94 | 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 | 53% 28 | 55.04% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 7 | 6.78% | 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 | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.5 | Below 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 2 | 88 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 4 | 89 | 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 | 81% 21 | 51.55% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% 3 | 5.5% | 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 | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0 | - |
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 | 83 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 83 | 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 | 60% | 46.88% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 6.77% | 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 | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | 1.0 | Above Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Hillside Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
