Hillview Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Beechwood Avenue Beechwood East Runcorn Cheshire WA7 3HB |
| Phone | 01928714666 |
| Reference Number | 111169 |
Hillview Primary School continues to perform well, maintaining its status as a good school. The school's approach prioritizes pupils' well-being, fostering a supportive and safe environment where students feel valued and heard. Leaders have high expectations for pupil behavior and academic achievement, ensuring that all pupils, including those with special educational needs, are catered for effectively. However, areas such as curriculum design in some subjects require further refining to enhance deep comprehension.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 176 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.02%
Girls: 53.98% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 19.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 25.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 13 | 22 |
| 2 | 8 | 17 | 25 |
| 3 | 11 | 14 | 25 |
| 4 | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| 5 | 11 | 11 | 22 |
| 6 | 21 | 7 | 28 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 97.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| Irish | 1.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 03 Jul 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Jul 2023 | School inspection |
| 26 Jun 2018 | Short inspection |
| 23 Apr 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 12 Oct 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Oct 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 26 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Jun 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit kindness and courtesy towards each other.
- Leaders have created an aspirational curriculum that prepares pupils well.
- Teachers present information clearly and engage pupils effectively.
- Strong focus on promoting reading fluency from an early age.
- Good support structures in place for pupils with SEND.
- Active engagement in extra-curricular activities enriches pupils' experiences.
- Effective protection and safeguarding measures are in place.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack clearly defined essential knowledge needed for effective teaching.
- Limited opportunities for pupils to take on leadership roles and responsibilities.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 54% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 7% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 104 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.2 | ||
| Writing | 0.7 | ||
| Maths | 1.1 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 6 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 9 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Beechwood Primary School
Grasmere Drive, Beechwood, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 2TT |
0.34 miles |
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0.41 miles |
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Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary School
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0.67 miles |
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Palace Fields Primary Academy
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Woodside Primary School
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Brookvale Primary School
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0.83 miles |
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Frodsham Primary Academy
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1.12 miles |
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Halton Lodge Nursery & Primary School
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1.15 miles |
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School
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1.19 miles |
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The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School
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1.23 miles |
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Castle View Primary School
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Frodsham Manor House Primary School
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1.36 miles |
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The Brow Community Primary School
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1.39 miles |
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Pewithall School
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1.43 miles |
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Murdishaw West Community Primary School
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1.46 miles |
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Weston Primary School
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1.5 miles |
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Aston by Sutton Primary School
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1.56 miles |
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Bridgewater Park Primary School
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1.58 miles |
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St Luke's Catholic Primary School
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1.66 miles |
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St Berteline's CofE Primary School
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1.66 miles |
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The Cavendish High Academy
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Hope Corner School
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Helsby High School
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