Hillside Specialist School and College
Details
| Age Range | 3-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Community special school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Address | Ribchester Road, PR3 3XB |
| School Website | www.hillside.lancsngfl.ac.uk |
| Telephone | 1772782205 |
| URN | 131479 |
School Census
| Total | 106 |
| Girls/Boys | 25/81 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 23.6%/76.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 12.3% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 37 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 07/02/2018 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 07/02/2018 | Good |
| 05/12/2012 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 07/02/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 05/12/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
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 | 93 |
| Maths | 84 |
| Reading Progress | -5.9 |
| Writing Progress | -6.0 |
| Maths Progress | -6.0 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -5.0 |
| Writing Progress | -6.4 |
| Maths Progress | -4.5 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -5.5 |
| Writing Progress | -5.0 |
| Maths Progress | -4.3 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 77% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 18% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 73% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 23% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 18% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 18% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 69.4% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 7.4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 5.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 68.9% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 7.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 4.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.9% |