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Hillside Specialist School and College
Ribchester Road, Longridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 3XB, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
45.8 / 100
Bottom 46%
Better than 46% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
115
Capacity
99
Ages
3–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
116%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school offers a supportive environment for students aged 3-19, catering to a diverse range of needs. However, it's important to note that there is limited published data on academic performance, particularly at the KS2 level, where no students reached expected standards in reading, writing, and maths. Despite this, the school ranks better than 46% of other schools in the area, indicating some strengths in its overall provision.
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Last inspected: 7 February 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British70.4%
Asian Pakistani6.1%
Asian Indian5.2%
Mixed W+Asian4.3%
White Other4.3%
Other3.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.6%
Asian Other1.7%
Black African0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Location
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53.82828, -2.58057 · PR3 3XB
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN131479
School typeCommunity special school
Websitewww.hillside.lancs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Hillside Specialist School and College rated by Ofsted?
Hillside Specialist School and College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 February 2018.
Is Hillside Specialist School and College a good school?
Hillside Specialist School and College scores 45.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 46% 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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