SchoolScoresHillside Junior School
Foundation school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Northwood Way, Northwood, HA6 1RX
01923 825991 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 19 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
17 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
| Statement | This school | Northwood | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northwood. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 96% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northwood. Higher than 39% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 4th highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northwood. Higher than 37% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 93% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 14 parents who had raised a concern 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northwood. Higher than 82% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 87% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northwood. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94%said yes | 94% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 8%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Northwood figures pool parents at the Northwood schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
59 pupils in this year group.
67% — about the same as the Hillingdon average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hillingdon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 67% | 67% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 9% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 71% | 78% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 79% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 81% | 79% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 106 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Hillingdon. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Hillingdon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 4 state primary schools in Northwood. Higher than 46% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.9% | 23.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 4 state primary schools in Northwood. Higher than 87% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.9% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 4 state primary schools in Northwood. Higher than 96% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 28.5% | 14.4%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools in Northwood. Higher than 93% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 59.7% | 52.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 4 state primary schools in Northwood. Lower than 59% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 5.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 4 state primary schools in Northwood. Lower than 40% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.3% | 15.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 4th lowest of 4 state primary schools in Northwood. Lower than 6% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 10.0 | 1.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 4th lowest of 4 state primary schools in Northwood. Lower than 43% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 4th highest of 4 state primary schools in Northwood. Higher than 25% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.3 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools in Northwood. Higher than 46% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.5 | 10.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools in Northwood. Higher than 82% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 24.0% | 14.4%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Hillside Infant School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023
- St John's School 0.4 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Frithwood Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Pinner Wood School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- Harlyn Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Greenfields Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Eastbury Farm Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Trinity CofE Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 88% met expected standard (KS2)
- Coteford Junior School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oxhey Wood Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Hillside Junior School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 19 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Hillside Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Hillside Junior School?
94% of the 17 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Hillside Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 102435.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.