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Hill Park School
Foredown Road, Portslade, Brighton, East Sussex, BN41 2FU, Brighton and Hove
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
61.3 / 100
Top 39%
Better than 61% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
264
Ages
4–16
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates strong overall quality in education. However, academic performance indicators such as GCSE attainment and English and Maths pass rates are notably low, with only 8% of students achieving grade 4 or above in these subjects. Parents may want to consider these factors alongside the school's positive Ofsted evaluation when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 8 June 2022Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 3.4 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 8% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 3% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British72.0%
White Other5.3%
Mixed W+Asian3.8%
Mixed Other3.8%
Mixed W+B African3.0%
Black African2.7%
Asian Other2.3%
Other1.9%
Asian Bangladeshi1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
White Irish0.8%
Asian Indian0.8%
traveller_irish0.8%
Location
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50.84511, -0.21762 · BN41 2FU
School details
Local authorityBrighton and Hove
RegionSouth East
URN114687
School typeCommunity special school
Frequently asked questions
What is Hill Park School rated by Ofsted?
Hill Park School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 June 2022.
Is Hill Park School a good school?
Hill Park School scores 61.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 39% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Hill Park School in GCSEs?
Hill Park School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 3.4. 8% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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