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Hillside Primary School
Belstead Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8NU, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
2.4 / 100
Bottom 2%
Better than 2% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
421
Capacity
500
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
84%
Summary
With 53% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, this primary school performs above the national average, placing it in the top 77% of schools in the UK. However, the recent Ofsted report indicates that the school requires improvement, which may be a consideration for parents. The LocaleIQ score reflects limited performance compared to other schools, suggesting there may be areas needing attention.
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Last inspected: 4 October 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 53% | Bottom 23% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British28.0%
White Other24.0%
Gypsy/Roma15.4%
Black African8.8%
Mixed Other8.1%
Other5.7%
Asian Indian2.9%
Asian Other1.4%
Black Other1.4%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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52.04622, 1.14985 · IP2 8NU
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN140887
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.hillsideprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Hillside Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Hillside Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 October 2023.
Is Hillside Primary School a good school?
Hillside Primary School scores 2.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 2% 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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