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Hill Park School
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- Brighton and Hove BN41 2FU
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Teachers design lessons based on individual pupils鈥� needs, often planning small steps of learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils feel safe, show good manners, and enjoy their time at school, which has a mostly calm and orderly environment.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Teachers and assistants are effectively deployed to support pupils' learning and provide timely help when needed.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers interact well with pupils, asking timely questions to confirm understanding.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Staff constantly assess pupils鈥� progress and reshape tasks or approach as required.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Teaching assistants are effectively deployed, and staff know pupils well, ensuring consistent support.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents can get involved through discussions and school events.
Communication with Parents: School communicates effectively with parents through meetings and surveys.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are very positive about all aspects of the school and praise the dedication of staff.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders are mindful of potential difficulties and work strategically to handle conflicts.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders have established a clear vision and are moving the school forward at a pace, improving since the last inspection.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Pupils say they feel free from bullying and appreciate the support teachers give them.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils show good manners and behave well, contributing to a harmonious environment.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: The school's well-being team works hard to support families and ensure pupil safety.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: The school is beginning to widen its extracurricular offer, including residential trips and community activities.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Extracurricular activities are seen as an extension to school life, preparing older pupils for life after school.
Career Counselling Services: Appropriate careers information is available for older pupils.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: The school has a successful track record in preparing pupils for entry into college.
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About Us
Hill Park School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in East Sussex, South East.
It has 236 students from age 4-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A-
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C+
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-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Inadequate | Good |
| Age range | 4-16 | 11-16 | 5-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 12.1 | 5.1 | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | 0% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 101 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 56.72% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.47% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -8.2 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -8.2 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -9.6 | Well Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 61.77% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.86% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -4.6 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -4.6 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -4.2 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 99 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 101 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 64.67% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 7.6% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 98 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 59.64% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 8.6% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 29.43% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 40.43% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 26.35% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 12.52% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 17.48% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.65 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 85% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 16 | 159 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 80.43% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 63% | 26.07% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 10.14% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 38.43% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 31% | 5.93% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.64% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.93% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 33.95% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 43.14% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 30.45% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 18.68% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 23.14% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.92 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 89% | 90.79% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 9 | 163 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 88.79% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 29% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 12.07% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 37.14% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 56% | 10.43% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 31.71% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 45.38% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 32% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 14.48% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 19.67% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.91 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 90.77% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 8 | 167 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 86.08% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 22.85% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 13.08% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 32.15% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 18% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.46% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.08% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 32.35% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 44.6% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 24.2% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 13.4% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 17.6% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.91 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 69.54% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 9 | 161 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 64.62% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 20.23% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 11.31% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 30.23% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.31% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.92% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.62% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 31.05% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 42.16% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 24.05% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 16.95% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 18.16% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 65.15% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 4 | 168 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 62.85% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 18% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 14.38% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 29.85% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.46% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.15% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.15% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
12 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Hill Park School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1