Hill Park School
| Type | Special School / Community special school |
| Age Range | 4-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Foredown Road Portslade Brighton East Sussex BN41 2FU |
| Phone | 01273422855 |
| Reference Number | 114687 |
Hill Park School continues to demonstrate outstanding performance across all key areas, maintaining its exceptional quality of education and supportive environment for pupils. The school's leaders have successfully implemented a clear vision that has propelled improvements since its last inspection, effectively catering to the diverse needs of its pupils with complex special educational needs and/or disabilities. With a strong focus on personal development and social skills, pupils feel safe, valued, and enjoy a positive learning experience both in and out of the classroom. The curriculum is tailored to the specific needs of the students, offering personalized learning pathways that lead to qualifications and prepare them well for future opportunities. With a calm and orderly environment, high expectations for behavior, and engaged teaching staff, the school fosters a culture of respect and support among pupils. Overall, the school is a vibrant learning community where pupils thrive academically and socially, showcasing significant strengths in staff interaction and community involvement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 264 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 70.83%
Girls: 29.17% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 43.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 12.1% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 6 | 13 |
| 2 | 12 | 4 | 16 |
| 3 | 9 | 5 | 14 |
| 4 | 9 | 3 | 12 |
| 5 | 9 | 4 | 13 |
| 6 | 11 | 6 | 17 |
| 7 | 30 | 9 | 39 |
| 8 | 21 | 6 | 27 |
| 9 | 29 | 10 | 39 |
| 10 | 19 | 9 | 28 |
| 11 | 25 | 12 | 37 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 72% |
| White, Other | 5.3% |
| White & Asian | 3.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 3% |
| African | 2.7% |
| Asian, Other | 2.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0.8% |
| Irish | 0.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 08 Jun 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Jun 2022 | School inspection: |
| 13 Feb 2019 | Short inspection |
| 22 Oct 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Feb 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Sep 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptional quality of education across all key areas.
- Tailored curriculum that meets the specific needs of pupils.
- High expectations for behaviour with a supportive environment.
- Strong personal development programs that promote resilience and emotional literacy.
- Effective deployment of teaching assistants to support learning.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 2.8% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 0% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
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 | -8.2 | ||
| Writing | -8.2 | ||
| Maths | -9.6 |
How many students meet the standards
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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.
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