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Hillview School for Girls
Brionne Gardens, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2HE, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
58.6 / 100
Top 41%
Better than 59% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,544
Capacity
1,340
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
115%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, where it ranks in the top 38% nationally. Approximately 74% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, indicating a strong foundation in core subjects. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 8%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 11 December 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 48.0 | Top 38% UK |
| 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%. | 74% | Top 29% UK |
| 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%. | 52% | Top 32% UK |
| 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%. | 8% | Bottom 13% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 7% | Bottom 13% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.7%
White Other7.7%
Mixed Other1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Black African0.9%
Other0.8%
Asian Indian0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
White Irish0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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51.18809, 0.28370 · TN9 2HE
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN137104
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.hillview.kent.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Hillview School for Girls rated by Ofsted?
Hillview School for Girls was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 December 2013.
Is Hillview School for Girls a good school?
Hillview School for Girls scores 58.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 41% 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 Hillview School for Girls in GCSEs?
Hillview School for Girls achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.0. 74% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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