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Hillside Primary School
Underhill Road, Matson, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL4 6HE, Gloucestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
11.6 / 100
Bottom 12%
Better than 12% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
386
Capacity
480
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
80%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where it ranks in the top 94% nationally for expected reading, writing, and maths outcomes. However, only 2% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students academically. Parent satisfaction is likely a consideration, but the LocaleIQ score suggests it may face competition from nearby schools.
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Last inspected: 22 November 2022Quality 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%. | 38% | Bottom 6% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British52.3%
Black African14.8%
White Other6.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.9%
Asian Indian3.9%
Black Caribbean3.1%
Mixed Other2.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Gypsy/Roma1.3%
Other1.3%
Asian Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Black Other0.8%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
White Irish0.3%
Location
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51.83761, -2.21597 · GL4 6HE
School details
Local authorityGloucestershire
RegionSouth West
URN136528
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.robinswood.academy
Frequently asked questions
What is Hillside Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Hillside Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 November 2022.
Is Hillside Primary School a good school?
Hillside Primary School scores 11.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 12% 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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