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Hillcrest Primary School
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Hillcrest Primary School
- Primary
- Bristol BS4 3DE
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teaching foundational skills like reading, maths, and phonics is planned effectively to build on pupils鈥� learning.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum offers a good breadth and balance of subjects and activities.
Areas Needing Improvement: Topic feedback and pupils' writing in topic books need further development.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Outcomes in reading, writing, and mathematics are well above national averages.
Support for Falling Behind: Support is available, particularly through teaching partners, for low-attaining and disadvantaged pupils.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show determination, resilience, and excellent behaviour. Bullying is rare.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities make good progress due to targeted interventions.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding procedures are rigorous, and pupils know how to stay safe, including online.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school ensures pupils' individual needs are met, resulting in high welfare standards.
Parent Feedback: Parents value the supportive environment and open communication channels with governors.
Parental Involvement: Regular opportunities for parents to engage in school activities, such as open door days, are provided.
Extracurricular Activities: High-quality enrichment activities are available, enhancing pupils鈥� learning experiences.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are innovative and plan effectively, supported by quality training.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching enables good progress in English, mathematics, and other subjects.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teaching quality is improved through effective professional development and assessments.
Teaching Staff Challenges: A few areas such as feedback in topic subjects need further improvement.
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About Us
Hillcrest Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Bristol, South West.
It has 413 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 68% 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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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.7 | - | 21.1 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 111 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 107 | 106 |
| 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 | 107 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 96 | 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 | 68% | 50.67% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 4.71% | 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 | 1 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | 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 | 106 2 | 91 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 1 | 92 | 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 | 79% 15 | 56.04% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 7 | 8.44% | 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 | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | 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 | 104 | 87 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 1 | 87 | 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% 15 | 53.93% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 1 | 8.38% | 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 | 2 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.9 | 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 | 104 | 88 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 87 | 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 | 79% | 53.56% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 8.33% | 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 | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | Average |
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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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Hillcrest Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1