Hillesley Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Kilcot Road Hillesley Wotton-under-Edge Gloucestershire GL12 7RH |
| Phone | 01453843551 |
| Reference Number | 115716 |
Hillesley Church of England Primary School is performing well overall, receiving a 'Good' rating across all inspection categories. It is a small, community-focused school where pupils feel safe, happy, and well cared for, contributing actively to their learning environment. The dedicated staff are praised for their ability to understand each pupil's unique needs, especially in supporting those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school promotes a positive culture for learning, with a strong focus on reading and inclusion, benefiting from effective leadership and parental support. This is the school's first routine inspection following the COVID-19 pandemic, which was taken into account during the evaluation process.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 42 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.76%
Girls: 45.24% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 11.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 8 | 10 |
| 2 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 4 | 10 | 4 | 14 |
| 5 | 3 | Unknown | 3 |
| 6 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.5% |
| White, Other | 4.8% |
| Unclassified | 4.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 23 Jan 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Jan 2024 | School inspection: |
| 17 Jul 2018 | Short inspection |
| 08 Jul 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 26 Feb 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong community ties foster pupil confidence and pride.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND leads to successful outcomes.
- High-quality reading program encourages a love of reading.
- Dedicated staff create a cohesive and supportive learning environment.
- Engaging curriculum with rich and meaningful learning experiences.
Areas for Improvement
- Writing curriculum lacks clarity in sequences of learning.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 4 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 4 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 7 | 3 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Hawkesbury Church of England Primary School
High Street, Hawkesbury Upton, Badminton, South Gloucestershire, GL9 1AU |
1.75 miles |
|
Kingswood Primary School
Abbey Street, Kingswood, Gloucestershire, GL12 8RN |
2.08 miles |
|
The British School
Wortley Road, The British School, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, GL12 7JU |
2.13 miles |
|
Blue Coat CofE Primary School
Symn Lane, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, GL12 7BD |
2.27 miles |
|
Alexander Hosea Primary School
Honeybourne Way, Wickwar, Wotton-Under-Edge, South Gloucestershire, GL12 8PF |
2.81 miles |
|
Leighterton Primary School
Boxwell Lane, Leighterton, Boxwell Lane, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8UH |
3.31 miles |
|
Horton CofE VA Primary School
Horton, Chipping Sodbury, 53, Bristol, BS37 6QP |
3.37 miles |
|
Charfield Primary School
Wotton Road, Charfield, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, GL12 8TG |
3.45 miles |
|
North Nibley CofE Primary School
The Street, North Nibley, North Nibley C of E Primary School, Wotton-Under-Edge, Gloucestershire, GL11 6DL |
4.5 miles |
|
Tortworth Primary School
Tortworth, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, GL12 8HG |
4.77 miles |
|
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Cromhall
Church Lane, Cromhall, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, GL12 8AL |
4.85 miles |
|
Dursley Church of England Primary Academy
School Road, Dursley, Gloucestershire, GL11 4NZ |
4.89 miles |
|
Old Sodbury Church of England Primary School
Church Lane, Old Sodbury, Bristol, BS37 6NB |
4.99 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Katharine Lady Berkeley's School
Kingswood Road, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, GL12 8RB |
2.26 miles |