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The Hills Academy
Stancliffe Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9AT, Bedford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
63.6 / 100
Top 36%
Better than 64% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
440
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 90%, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to quality education. It achieves 63% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 56% nationally. However, only 10% of students reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 5 February 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality 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%. | 63% | Bottom 44% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Parent View (123 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child feels safe
97%
My child is happy
97%
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
Behaviour is good
94%
My child makes good progress
92%
Good range of subjects
92%
I'd recommend this school
90%
School keeps me informed
89%
Progress is communicated
89%
School has high expectations
88%
School supports development
87%
School responds to concerns
70%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British61.4%
White Other7.5%
Asian Indian5.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.2%
Mixed W+Asian3.6%
Asian Pakistani3.2%
Black African3.0%
Mixed Other2.5%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Other1.4%
Asian Other1.1%
Black Caribbean1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
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52.15002, -0.44513 · MK41 9AT
School details
Local authorityBedford
RegionEast of England
URN139522
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.thehillsacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Hills Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Hills Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 February 2020.
Is The Hills Academy a good school?
The Hills Academy scores 63.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 36% 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 The Hills Academy?
Based on 123 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Hills Academy receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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