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Hillside Primary and Nursery School
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Hillside Primary and Nursery School
- Primary
- Ashfield NG15 6LW
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics lessons are well organised and structured.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum plans are precise with well-designed lessons.
Areas Needing Improvement: A few pupils with SEND have their wider needs unmet.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Phonics knowledge is used confidently to read well by Year 2.
Support for Falling Behind: At risk pupils are given extra help regularly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is good in lessons and around school.
Support for SEND Pupils: Learning is sometimes broken down for pupils with SEND, but some wider needs are unmet.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective action is taken to protect pupils at risk and help them feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure safeguarding is prioritised with regular training.
Parent Feedback: Parents and staff are proud of the caring learning environment.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils are provided with a wide range of exciting extra-curricular activities.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers systematically check prior learning to assist current lessons.
Impact on Student Progress: Daily reading sessions develop comprehension skills and extend vocabulary.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Subject leaders monitor their subjects well and offer strong support to colleagues.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some parents of pupils with SEND express concern about inconsistent recognition of emotional needs.
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About Us
Hillside Primary and Nursery School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands.
It has 467 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 76% 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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The Twilight Club is run by Hillside Primary and Nursery School and exists to provide high quality out-of-school hours childcare for our parents. It offers a variety of interesting and imaginative activities in a secure setting. The club operates from 7.00am 8.50am and from 3.30pm - 6.00pm term time, and current costs for each session can be obtained from the School Office or Twilight staff. Club Breakfast 7.00am 8.50am 4.00 per child which includes cereal, toast, yoghurt, fruit and drinks. After School Club 3.30pm 6pm 7.00 per child with freshly prepared healthy meal, fruit and drinks. Vacation Club 7.00am 6pm 20.00 per child includes breakfast, lunch, tea, healthy snacks and drinks. We have an online booking and payment system for the club, an email address will be needed to get your account registered with the club. Once you've registered, you can schedule your child's sessions online (you can book from any mobile device too) We accept daycare vouchers in addition to online payment of fees.
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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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C
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 4-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.2 | 23.4 | 21.3 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 110 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 109 | 107 |
| 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 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 99 | 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 | 76% | 57.92% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 7.55% | 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 | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.4 | 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 | 104 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 1 | 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 | 56% 6 | 62.18% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% 11 | 9.93% | 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 | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.0 | 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 2 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 62% 8 | 61.7% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 10 | 8.66% | 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 | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | 0 | - |
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 | 102 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 96 | 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 | 54% | 59.69% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 8.83% | 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 | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.8 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st 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 | 30th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th 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 - 29th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Hillside Primary and Nursery School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1