Hill Top School
| Type | Special School / Community special school |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Wealcroft Felling Gateshead Tyne and Wear NE10 8LT |
| Phone | 01914692462 |
| Reference Number | 130942 |
Hill Top School continues to perform well as a good school, providing a nurturing and inclusive environment for its pupils. With a strong emphasis on building trusting relationships and ensuring pupils feel safe and valued, attendance and behavior are notably positive. The school has made improvements in leadership and teaching quality, particularly in extending individual learning opportunities beyond the classroom and preparing pupils for adulthood. However, some challenges remain, including a need for more robust checks on curriculum implementation and addressing attendance issues for a small number of students. As a special school serving pupils with significant learning difficulties, Hill Top places a strong focus on personalized education plans through EHC plans.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 135 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 68.89%
Girls: 31.11% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 57.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 12.6% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 25 | 4 | 29 |
| 8 | 15 | 11 | 26 |
| 9 | 11 | 7 | 18 |
| 10 | 17 | 9 | 26 |
| 11 | 15 | 6 | 21 |
| 12 | 8 | 2 | 10 |
| 13 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 78.5% |
| White, Other | 7.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.2% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| Irish | 0.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 13 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Feb 2024 | School inspection |
| 05 Jun 2018 | Short inspection |
| 14 Oct 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Feb 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Feb 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jun 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong, trusting relationships between staff and pupils.
- A caring and inclusive environment where pupils feel safe.
- Well-established daily routines that create a harmonious atmosphere.
- Ambitious curriculum tailored to individual pupil needs.
- Focus on developing communication, language, and reading skills.
- High-quality training provided for staff regarding pupil needs.
- Decisive actions taken to improve attendance rates.
- Impressive personal development programs including a variety of extracurricular activities.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subject leaders have not reviewed curriculum implementation effectively.
- Lack of systems to check how well pupils are retaining knowledge.
- A small number of pupils have inconsistent attendance, impacting their learning.
Destinations after GCSE's
| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
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