SchoolScoresHillside Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of ORCHARD LEARNING ALLIANCE
Rushey Way, Lower Earley, Reading, RG6 4HQ
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 8 July 2014. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 8 November 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
75 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Reading (Wokingham) comparisons use the 15 of its 26 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 11 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Reading (Wokingham) | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 6th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Reading (Wokingham). Higher than 54% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 95% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 4th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Reading (Wokingham). Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 5th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Reading (Wokingham). Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 91% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 22 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 9th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Reading (Wokingham). Higher than 36% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 54% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 53 parents who had raised a concern Joint 5th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Reading (Wokingham). Higher than 61% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 83% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 8th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Reading (Wokingham). Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92%said yes | 91% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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. Reading (Wokingham) figures pool parents at the Reading (Wokingham) 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
60 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 109930), before it changed to its current form.
72% — about the same as the Wokingham average, and 10 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wokingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 72% | 71% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 17% | 12% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 85% | 85% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 82% | 79% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 83% | 81% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 108 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 107 | 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 Wokingham. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 59 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 46 |
| Of those, offered a place | 46 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 125 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.8
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Wokingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 19th highest of 26 state primary schools in Reading (Wokingham). Higher than 7% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.4% | 9.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 19th highest of 26 state primary schools in Reading (Wokingham). Higher than 38% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.5% | 3.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 6th highest of 26 state primary schools in Reading (Wokingham). Higher than 39% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.8% | 10.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 9th highest of 26 state primary schools in Reading (Wokingham). Higher than 81% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 33.9% | 27.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 26 state primary schools in Reading (Wokingham). Lower than 82% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.9% | 4.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 6th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Reading (Wokingham). Lower than 81% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.6% | 9.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 26 state primary schools in Reading (Wokingham). Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 1.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 26 state primary schools in Reading (Wokingham). Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 8th highest of 26 state primary schools in Reading (Wokingham). Higher than 79% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.2 | 21.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 5th highest of 26 state primary schools in Reading (Wokingham). Higher than 81% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.8 | 10.9 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 17th highest of 26 state primary schools in Reading (Wokingham). Higher than 38% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 9.6% | 13.1%* | 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
- Whiteknights Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 95% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Ridgeway Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Radstock Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022, before conversion) · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Christ The King Catholic Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 needs attention · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Geoffrey Field Junior School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2024 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Geoffrey Field Infant School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- Aldryngton Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Loddon Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Shinfield Infant and Nursery School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2025
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Hillside Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hillside Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 8 July 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 8 November 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Hillside Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 10 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Hillside Primary School?
92% of the 75 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Hillside Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Hillside Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 46 families put Hillside Primary School as their first choice for 59 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 46 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 149957.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.