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Hillside Special School
Hitchcock Place, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 1NN, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
62.4 / 100
Top 38%
Better than 62% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
86
Capacity
86
Ages
4–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates a strong commitment to quality education, reflected in a high parent satisfaction rate of 96%. While academic performance metrics show no pupils meeting expected standards in KS2, the supportive environment and positive feedback from parents highlight the school's strengths in catering to its students' individual needs.
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Last inspected: 24 June 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 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 |
Parent View (23 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
My child makes good progress
96%
Good range of subjects
96%
I'd recommend this school
96%
School supports development
96%
School has high expectations
91%
School responds to concerns
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.7%
White Other7.0%
Black Other2.3%
Other2.3%
Mixed Other1.2%
Asian Indian1.2%
Black African1.2%
Location
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52.04869, 0.73292 · CO10 1NN
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN124903
School typeCommunity special school
Websitewww.hillsidespecial.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Hillside Special School rated by Ofsted?
Hillside Special School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 June 2025.
Is Hillside Special School a good school?
Hillside Special School scores 62.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 38% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Hillside Special School?
Based on 23 Ofsted Parent View responses, Hillside Special School receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
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