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Hill View Primary School
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Hill View Primary School
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- Banbury OX16 1DN
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders have implemented a consistent approach to teaching reading, starting phonics in Reception with up-to-date training for staff.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is carefully considered and sequenced, with particular strengths in mathematics and music.
Areas Needing Improvement: Leaders need to give more focus on step-by-step knowledge in key stage 2 reading and handwriting for pupils with SEND.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders are focusing sharply on helping pupils recover lost ground in reading through tutoring and extra support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave sensibly and respectfully with positive attitudes, responding well to their teachers鈥� high expectations.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Throughout the school, pupils make steady gains in their reading; however, younger pupils have lost ground due to COVID-19 disruptions.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school is inclusive with high ambitions for pupils with SEND, providing special programs to address language and communication difficulties.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying or unkind behaviours are never tolerated; the school has a very strong culture of safeguarding.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff are highly alert to concerns and work closely with local safeguarding partners to support pupils and families.
Parent Feedback: Parents speak highly of the school鈥檚 work to support them and their children.
Parental Involvement: Leaders' work to engage and support parents is exemplary, including initiatives like the 'community bungalow.'
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils value opportunities to enrich their learning through visits and extra activities.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers use their good subject knowledge to explain new content well and positively engage pupils in discussions.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers check how pupils are doing and identify learning gaps effectively.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In some foundation subjects, activities do not always focus well enough on what pupils need to know.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: On the whole, teachers design activities to match the school鈥檚 curriculum, but this is not always the case in some subjects in the wider curriculum.
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About Us
Hill View Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Oxfordshire, South East.
It has 514 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 56% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We appreciate you visiting our website, where you may discover a wealth of information about our school. Our committed staff at Hill View School works hard to give our students the finest possible teaching and learning opportunities. We are a highly cheerful school and think that students who are happy will study more. Our outside setting, which includes a sizable sports field, a Multi Use Games Arena (MUGA), and a forest, is exceptionally lucky to have excellent facilities. We employ a Quality First Teaching strategy that motivates students of all abilities to put up their best effort. Our school has an inclusive and nurturing atmosphere. Although we hope you enjoy browsing our website, the best way to learn more about us is to visit us and observe us in action. Please get in touch with the school office if you have any additional questions or would like to schedule a visit.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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C+
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 3-11 | 2-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.9 | 25.6 | 21.2 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 104 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 104 | 105 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| 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 | 105 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 94 | 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 | 56% | 54.36% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8% | 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 | -2.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.8 | Above 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 | 101 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 | 96 | 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 | 47% | 61.94% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 10.7% | 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 | -2.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.2 | 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.
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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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Hill View Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
