SchoolScoresHillview School for Girls
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Girls only · Sixth form
Part of HILLVIEW SCHOOL FOR GIRLS ACADEMY TRUST
Brionne Gardens, Tonbridge, TN9 2HE
01732 352793 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 11 December 2013.
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 20 September 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
312 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Tonbridge comparisons use the 4 of its 7 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 3 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 | Tonbridge | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Tonbridge. Higher than 71% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 94% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Tonbridge. Higher than 71% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Tonbridge. Higher than 70% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 91% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 96 parents whose child had been bullied 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Tonbridge. Higher than 24% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 40% | 47% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 220 parents who had raised a concern 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Tonbridge. Higher than 62% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 81% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Tonbridge. Higher than 73% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88%said yes | 92% | 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. Tonbridge figures pool parents at the Tonbridge 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
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
225 pupils in this year group.
52% — 5 points above the Kent average, and 6 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 52% | 47% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 48 | 46.7 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.0 | 4.2 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
232 pupils in this year group.
95% — 2 points above the Kent average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 95% | 93% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 69% | 56% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 0% | – | 13% |
| Further education college | 21% | 28% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 2% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 96% | 95% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
164 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C+ | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 16% | 26% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 51% | 53% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 34.7 | 34.9 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
24 subjects, 415 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sociology | 56 | 2% | 11% | 20% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 40 | 0% | 8% | 14% |
| Business Studies:Single | 29 | 0% | 7% | 16% |
| Geography | 27 | 0% | 0% | 23% |
| Psychology | 27 | 7% | 11% | 19% |
| English Language and Literature | 24 | 0% | 8% | 16% |
| Art and Design (Textiles) | 21 | 19% | 52% | 36% |
| Film Studies | 18 | 6% | 22% | 17% |
| Drama and Theatre Studies | 17 | 6% | 18% | 19% |
| Biology | 16 | 0% | 19% | 27% |
| Religious Studies | 16 | 0% | 19% | 22% |
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 15 | 7% | 33% | 38% |
| English Literature | 15 | 7% | 13% | 23% |
| Art and Design (Photography) | 14 | 29% | 43% | 26% |
| Art and Design (Graphics) | 12 | 25% | 58% | 32% |
| Classical Civilisation | 11 | 0% | 9% | 23% |
| History | 11 | 9% | 9% | 23% |
| Chemistry | 10 | 0% | 10% | 30% |
| Dance | 10 | 10% | 20% | 30% |
| Mathematics | 7 | 0% | 43% | 40% |
| Spanish | 7 | 0% | 0% | 34% |
| Government and Politics | 6 | 0% | 0% | 26% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: French, Physical Education / Sports Studies.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
148 students in this year group.
92% — 12 points above the Kent average, and 13 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 92% | 80% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 6% | 7% |
| Work | 30% | 30% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 91% | 92% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
153 students in this year group.
63% — 5 points above the Kent average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 63% | 58% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 18% | 20% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 70% | 63% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. 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 Kent. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 235 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 222 |
| Of those, offered a place | 186 (84%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 740 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
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 | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 4th highest of 7 state secondary schools in Tonbridge. Higher than 21% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 16.8% | 25.1%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 5th highest of 7 state secondary schools in Tonbridge. Higher than 13% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.4% | 2.8%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 7 state secondary schools in Tonbridge. Higher than 54% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 14.3% | 11.5%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 5th highest of 7 state secondary schools in Tonbridge. Higher than 30% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 6.5% | 12.7%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 6th lowest of 7 state secondary schools in Tonbridge. Lower than 28% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 9.7% | 8.0%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 6th lowest of 7 state secondary schools in Tonbridge. Lower than 29% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 27.7% | 22.9%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 4th lowest of 7 state secondary schools in Tonbridge. Lower than 52% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.9 | 13.6 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 4th lowest of 7 state secondary schools in Tonbridge. Lower than 74% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 4.0% | 6.0% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 7th highest of 7 state secondary schools in Tonbridge. Higher than 54% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 17.0 | 16.9 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 7 state secondary schools in Tonbridge. Higher than 83% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.5 | 12.0 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 6th highest of 7 state secondary schools in Tonbridge. Higher than 15% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 7.6% | 13.6%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary 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 secondary schools
- Weald of Kent Grammar School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 95% grade 5+ English and maths
- Tonbridge Grammar School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2024 · 98% grade 5+ English and maths
- Somerhill 0.7 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- The Judd School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 98% grade 5+ English and maths
- Tonbridge School 0.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 73% A*/A at A level
- Leigh Academy Tonbridge 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 30% grade 5+ English and maths
- Hilden Grange School 1.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Leigh Academy Hugh Christie 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023, before conversion) · 30% grade 5+ English and maths
- Kent College Pembury 2.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 29% A*/A at A level
- St Gregory's Catholic School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 42% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Hillview School for Girls's Ofsted rating?
Hillview School for Girls was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 11 December 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 20 September 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Hillview School for Girls do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 52% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 6 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Hillview School for Girls?
88% of the 312 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Hillview School for Girls to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Hillview School for Girls oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 222 families put Hillview School for Girls as their first choice for 235 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 186 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 137104.
- 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, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.