Hillside Infant School
| Type | Primary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Northwood Way Northwood Middlesex HA6 1RX |
| Reference Number | 102434 |
Hillside Infant School continues to perform well, retaining its good status. The school fosters a strong sense of community, where pupils demonstrate happiness and security while engaging in learning. The curriculum is broad and sequenced effectively, enabling pupils to build the necessary knowledge and skills for future education phases. Staff are committed, and there is an evident focus on language development from early years, ensuring that pupils are well-prepared for reading and other subjects. The school actively supports new arrivals and those facing challenges to catch up with peers.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 219 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.42%
Girls: 46.58% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 11.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 63.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 29 | 60 |
| 2 | 34 | 24 | 58 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, Other | 43.8% |
| White, British | 16.9% |
| Indian | 9.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 8.2% |
| African | 4.1% |
| Asian, Other | 3.2% |
| Unclassified | 1.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 17 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2023 | School inspection |
| 09 May 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Jul 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 19 Jan 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Mar 2014 | Interim assessment |
| 18 Jan 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Jul 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Oct 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong community spirit that promotes pupil well-being
- Effective language development support beginning in early years
- Highly trained staff implementing phonics with precision
- Broad and interesting curriculum fostering engagement
- Effective behavior management leading to rare low-level disruption
- Close collaboration with parents enhances pupil support
Areas for Improvement
- Occasional misalignment between activities and curriculum ambition limiting pupil learning
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 19 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 21 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 14 | 8 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Hillside Junior School
Northwood Way, Northwood, HA6 1RX |
0 miles |
|
St John's School
Potter Street Hill, Pinner, HA5 3ZF |
0.41 miles |
|
Frithwood Primary School
Carew Road, Northwood, HA6 3NJ |
0.48 miles |
|
Pinner Wood School
Latimer Gardens, Pinner, HA5 3RA |
0.69 miles |
|
Harlyn Primary School
Tolcarne Drive, Pinner, Middlesex, HA5 2DR |
0.84 miles |
|
Greenfields Primary School
Ellesborough Close, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD19 6QH |
1.03 miles |
|
St Martin's School
40 Moor Park Road, Northwood, HA6 2DJ |
1.16 miles |
|
Eastbury Farm Primary School
Bishops Avenue, Northwood, Hertfordshire, HA6 3DG |
1.18 miles |
|
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Rickmansworth Road, L B H-Holy Trinity School, Middlesex, HA6 2RH |
1.22 miles |
|
Pinn River School
Fore Street, Eastcote, HA5 2JQ |
1.38 miles |
|
Coteford Junior School
Fore Street, Eastcote, Pinner, Middlesex, HA5 2JQ |
1.39 miles |
|
Oxhey Wood Primary School
Oxhey Drive, South Oxhey, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD19 7SL |
1.44 miles |
|
Woodhall Primary School
Woodhall Lane, South Oxhey, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD19 6QX |
1.47 miles |
|
West Lodge Primary School
West End Lane, Pinner, Middlesex, HA5 1AF |
1.48 miles |
|
St Joseph Catholic Primary School
Ainsdale Road, South Oxhey, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD19 7DW |
1.48 miles |
|
Grimsdyke School
Grimsdyke School, Sylvia Avenue, Hatch End, Pinner, HA5 4QE |
1.51 miles |
|
Coteford Infant School
Fore Street, Eastcote, Pinner, HA5 2HX |
1.62 miles |
|
Warren Dell Primary School
Gosforth Lane, South Oxhey, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD19 7UZ |
1.67 miles |
|
Colnbrook School
Hayling Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD19 7UY |
1.7 miles |
|
Reddiford School
38 Cecil Park, Pinner, HA5 5HH |
1.82 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
UTC Heathrow
Potter Street, Northwood, HA6 1QG |
0.36 miles |
|
Northwood School
Pinner Road, Northwood, Middlesex, HA6 1QN |
0.38 miles |
|
St Helen's School
Eastbury Road, Northwood, HA6 3AS |
0.65 miles |
|
Northwood College for Girls GDST
Maxwell Road, Northwood, HA6 2YE |
0.76 miles |
|
Haydon School
Wiltshire Lane, Eastcote, Pinner, Middlesex, HA5 2LX |
0.89 miles |
|
London School of Theology
Green Lane, Northwood, HA6 2UW |
0.97 miles |
|
Merchant Taylors' School
Sandy Lodge, Northwood, HA6 2HT |
1.91 miles |
|
Bishop Ramsey Church of England School
Hume Way, Ruislip, HA4 8EE |
1.99 miles |
|
Pinner High School
Beaulieu Drive, PINNER, Middlesex, HA5 1NB |
2.21 miles |
|
Nower Hill High School
George V Avenue, Pinner, HA5 5RP |
2.28 miles |
|
Hatch End High School
Headstone Lane, Harrow, HA3 6NR |
2.35 miles |
|
Shaftesbury High School
Headstone Lane, Harrow, HA3 6LE |
2.37 miles |
|
Kingsley High School
Whittlesea Road, Harrow, HA3 6ND |
2.58 miles |
|
Gesher School
Cannon Lane, Pinner, HA5 1JF |
2.59 miles |
|
Harefield School
Northwood Way, Harefield, Uxbridge, UB9 6ET |
2.68 miles |
|
Westfield Academy
Tolpits Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 6NS |
2.74 miles |
|
Harrow Collegiate
Harrow Teachers Centre, Harrow, HA3 5PQ |
2.85 miles |
|
Ruislip High School
Sidmouth Drive, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 0BY |
2.96 miles |
|
St Margaret's School
Merry Hill Road, Bushey, WD23 1DT |
2.98 miles |
|
Whitefriars School
Whitefriars Avenue, Wealdstone, Harrow, Middlesex, HA3 5RQ |
3.08 miles |