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Hillocks Primary Academy
Unwin Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 4ND, Nottinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
6.0 / 100
Bottom 6%
Better than 6% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
293
Capacity
329
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With a focus on early education for children aged 3 to 11, this primary academy has recently received an Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement." While it ranks in the top 3% nationally for expected outcomes in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, the overall performance reflects challenges, particularly with only 32% meeting expected standards and just 6% achieving higher standards. Parent satisfaction and community engagement may be areas to consider when evaluating the school's environment and support systems.
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Last inspected: 13 September 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal 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%. | 32% | Bottom 3% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British67.2%
White Other11.9%
Asian Indian8.5%
Black African4.8%
Mixed Other2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Other1.0%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Asian Other0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Location
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53.12811, -1.24335 · NG17 4ND
School details
Local authorityNottinghamshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN145847
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Hillocks Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Hillocks Primary Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 September 2023.
Is Hillocks Primary Academy a good school?
Hillocks Primary Academy scores 6.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 6% 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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