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The Hills Academy

Details

Age Range3-11 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityBedford
AddressStancliffe Road, MK41 9AT
School Websitewww.thehillsacademy.co.uk
Telephone1234266498
URN139522

School Census

Total 441
Girls/Boys 209/232
Girls/Boys Ratio 47.4%/52.6%
% pupils where English not first language 15.9%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 47
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 4.8%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 05/02/2020 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.

Start DateOfsted Rating
05/02/2020 Good
26/01/2007 Outstanding
Inspection Date 05/02/2020
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 26/01/2007
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Inspection DateInspection TypeInspection Report
11 March 2025School inspectionView
05 February 2020Full inspection: GoodView
04 April 2013Academy conversion letterView

Primary Results

Primary Results 2024
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard72%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard10%
Reading107
Maths105
Reading Progress-
Writing Progress-
Maths Progress-
Primary Results 2023
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard60
Pupils achieving at a higher standard6
Reading105
Maths104
Reading Progress4.9
Writing Progress5.4
Maths Progress5.4
Primary Results 2019
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard63%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard9%
Reading105
Maths106
Reading Progress0.8
Writing Progress0.5
Maths Progress1.0
Primary Results 2018
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard-
Pupils achieving at a higher standard-
Reading-
Maths-
Reading Progress-
Writing Progress-
Maths Progress-

Primary Admissions

First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications146
As First Preference46
As second preference74
As third preference23
Total Offers Made47
first preference offers46
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.02%
Total Applications159
As First Preference45
As second preference79
As third preference31
Total Offers Made46
first preference offers44
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.14%
Total Applications196
As First Preference65
As second preference88
As third preference41
Total Offers Made60
first preference offers57
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications164
As First Preference53
As second preference77
As third preference34
Total Offers Made57
first preference offers53
second preference offers3
third preference offers1
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications164
As First Preference55
As second preference65
As third preference43
Total Offers Made59
first preference offers55
second preference offers4
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.16%
Total Applications192
As First Preference67
As second preference85
As third preference39
Total Offers Made60
first preference offers58
second preference offers1
third preference offers1
First preference v Offers 1.20%
Total Applications220
As First Preference71
As second preference101
As third preference46
Total Offers Made60
first preference offers59
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.21%
Total Applications194
As First Preference63
As second preference94
As third preference32
Total Offers Made60
first preference offers52
second preference offers7
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications167
As First Preference51
As second preference78
As third preference35
Total Offers Made57
first preference offers51
second preference offers6
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications181
As First Preference59
As second preference83
As third preference37
Total Offers Made60
first preference offers59
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.24%
Total Applications210
As First Preference72
As second preference104
As third preference30
Total Offers Made60
first preference offers58
second preference offers2
third preference offers0

Ethnicity

time period 2023-24
white british ethnic origin
59.3%
any other white background ethnic origin
9.6%
indian ethnic origin
5.8%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin
4.9%
white and asian ethnic origin
3.8%
pakistani ethnic origin
2.9%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
2.5%
african ethnic origin
2.5%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin
2%
white and black african ethnic origin
1.6%
caribbean ethnic origin
1.3%
any other asian background ethnic origin
1.1%
bangladeshi ethnic origin
0.9%
any other black background ethnic origin
0.9%
time period 2022-23
white british ethnic origin
60.5%
any other white background ethnic origin
11.8%
indian ethnic origin
5.4%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin
4.1%
white and asian ethnic origin
3.4%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
2.3%
white and black african ethnic origin
2%
pakistani ethnic origin
2%
any other asian background ethnic origin
1.6%
african ethnic origin
1.6%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin
1.4%
bangladeshi ethnic origin
0.9%
caribbean ethnic origin
0.9%
any other black background ethnic origin
0.9%
chinese ethnic origin
0.7%

Nearby Schools

Hazeldene School

(0.00 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Stancliffe Road, , MK41 9AT

Goldington Academy

(0.32 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 11-16, Gender: Mixed

Address: Haylands Way, , MK41 9BX

St John Rigby Catholic Primary School

(0.36 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement

Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Polhill Avenue, , MK41 9DQ

Castle Newnham School

(0.41 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 11-16, Gender: Mixed

Address: Polhill Avenue, , MK41 9DT

Brickhill Primary School

(0.60 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Dove Road, , MK41 7AA