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Hillside High School
Breeze Hill, Bootle, Merseyside, L20 9NU, Sefton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
24.9 / 100
Bottom 25%
Better than 25% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
741
Capacity
921
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
80%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, the school demonstrates solid performance in GCSE results, achieving an Attainment 8 score in the top 80% nationally. While 52% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in higher grades, as only 35% reach grade 5 or above. The school also shows a strong commitment to the EBacc, with 58% of students entering this qualification pathway.
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Last inspected: 19 September 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 39.8 | Bottom 20% 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%. | 52% | Bottom 16% 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%. | 35% | Bottom 27% 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%. | 58% | Top 38% 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%. | 28% | Top 38% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British74.2%
Black African7.4%
White Other6.3%
Other2.4%
Asian Other2.0%
Mixed Other1.9%
Black Other1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.44848, -2.97506 · L20 9NU
School details
Local authoritySefton
RegionNorth West
URN141693
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.hillsidehigh.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Hillside High School rated by Ofsted?
Hillside High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 September 2023.
Is Hillside High School a good school?
Hillside High School scores 24.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 25% 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 Hillside High School in GCSEs?
Hillside High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.8. 52% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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