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Hillside Community Primary School
Egerton, Tanhouse, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6DE, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
21.7 / 100
Bottom 22%
Better than 22% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
173
Capacity
210
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
82%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school offers a supportive environment for children aged 2-11. While 52% of students are meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, the school performs better than 79% of schools nationally in this area, indicating a solid foundation in core subjects. However, only 4% of pupils achieve the higher standard, suggesting room for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential.
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Last inspected: 9 July 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 52% | Bottom 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British62.4%
White Other19.1%
Black African9.2%
Black Other2.3%
Mixed Other1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Asian Chinese1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Other0.6%
traveller_irish0.6%
Location
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53.54690, -2.76061 · WN8 6DE
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119298
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Hillside Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Hillside Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 July 2024.
Is Hillside Community Primary School a good school?
Hillside Community Primary School scores 21.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 22% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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