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Hillside Community First School
Hillside Road, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 7HE, Dorset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
29.6 / 100
Bottom 30%
Better than 30% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
206
Capacity
240
Ages
4–9
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid foundation in providing quality education for children aged 4-9. Although the LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than 30% of schools, specific academic progress data is limited, making it difficult to assess certain strengths or weaknesses in subjects. However, parents can feel confident in the school's overall positive reputation and commitment to student development.
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Last inspected: 11 January 2011Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.7%
Mixed Other1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
White Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Location
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50.88240, -1.87376 · BH31 7HE
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN146690
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.hillsidefirstschool.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Hillside Community First School rated by Ofsted?
Hillside Community First School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 January 2011.
Is Hillside Community First School a good school?
Hillside Community First School scores 29.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 30% 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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