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The Hills Academy
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- Bedford MK41 9AT
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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: Pupils learn phonics in a structured way that helps them read confidently.
Success of the Curriculum: Well-planned and ambitious curriculum in mathematics, computing, PE, and PSHE supports good progress.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects need reworking for better knowledge and skills connection; teaching is occasionally disjointed.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers are clear about sounds and words pupils should read by term-end, and support quick catch-up for those falling behind.
Support for Falling Behind: Any pupil falling behind gets the right support to catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons; keen to learn, disruption is rare.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff know how to effectively support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say they feel safe; bullying is rare and staff handle issues promptly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders work effectively with other agencies to support pupils' welfare; regular training and vigilant staff.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very supportive of the school as noted in Ofsted鈥檚 online survey and during interviews.
Extracurricular Activities: A range of different clubs, such as tennis, recorders, and debating help pupils develop confidently.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers鈥� high expectations ensure pupils work hard and do not disturb others.
Impact on Student Progress: Good progress in most subjects supported by well-planned lessons.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Curriculum leaders need more confidence and know-how in some areas.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Revised plans needed for clearer oversight and effective teaching in all subjects.
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The Hills Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Bedfordshire, East of England.
It has 447 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 60% 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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My name is Moya Whitehead, and I have had the privilege of being a parent, staff member, and headteacher at The Hills Academy for a number of years. I always work to enhance the services for our kids and give them the best possible foundation for their lives, just like the rest of the staff, governors, and parents. I'm always delighted to answer your questions, give you a personal tour of the school (please make an appointment by calling the school office), and talk to you about the opportunities available for your kids.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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C+
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 5-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.7 | 27.5 | 22.8 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 103 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 105 | 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 | 104 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 98 | 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 | 60% | 51.06% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 2.33% | 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 | 4.9 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 5.4 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 5.4 | Well 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 | 88 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 | 88 | 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 | 63% | 48.82% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 4.75% | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | 1.0 | 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.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 4th Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 19th 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 | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 5th Nov 2024 - 18th 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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Hills Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
