Hillside Special School
Details
| Age Range | 4-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Community special school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Address | Hitchcock Place, CO10 1NN |
| School Website | www.hillsidespecial.org.uk |
| Telephone | 1787372808 |
| URN | 124903 |
School Census
| Total | 85 |
| Girls/Boys | 28/57 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 32.9%/67.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 7.1% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 35 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 23/01/2014 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 23/01/2014 | Outstanding |
| 28/01/2009 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 23/01/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 28/01/2009 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 24 June 2025 | School inspection | View |
| 20 September 2023 | School inspection | View |
| 07 March 2018 | Short inspection | View |
| 23 January 2014 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 27 January 2011 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 01 May 2009 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 28 January 2009 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 08 March 2006 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 06 March 2000 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | SUPP |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | SUPP |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | SUPP |
| Entering EBacc | SUPP |
| EBacc average point score | SUPP |
| Progress 8 | SUPP |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | SUPP |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | SUPP |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | SUPP |
| Entering EBacc | SUPP |
| EBacc average point score | SUPP |
| Progress 8 | SUPP |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | SUPP |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | SUPP |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | SUPP |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | SUPP |
| Progress 8 | SUPP |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -4.4 |
| Writing Progress | -5.2 |
| Maths Progress | -5.7 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | SUPP |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | SUPP |
| Reading | SUPP |
| Maths | SUPP |
| Reading Progress | SUPP |
| Writing Progress | SUPP |
| Maths Progress | SUPP |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | SUPP |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | SUPP |
| Reading | SUPP |
| Maths | SUPP |
| Reading Progress | SUPP |
| Writing Progress | SUPP |
| Maths Progress | SUPP |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 84.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 7.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 84.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 8.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.2% |
Nearby Schools
Ormiston Sudbury Academy
(0.08 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-19, Gender: Mixed
Address: Tudor Road, , CO10 1NW
Woodhall Primary School
(0.16 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
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Tudor Church of England Primary School, Sudbury
(0.19 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Tudor Road, , CO10 1NL
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School
(0.49 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Beaconsfield Road, , CO10 1JP