Hilderthorpe Primary School

Type Primary / Community school
Age Range 3-11
Religion Does not apply
Address Shaftesbury Road
Bridlington
YO15 3PP
Phone 01262672475
Reference Number 135700

Hilderthorpe Primary School demonstrates a strong overall performance, with pupils achieving above the national average in the Year 1 phonics screening check, and their attainment in reading, writing, and mathematics nearing national averages by the end of key stage 2. The school has successfully prioritized early reading and writing accuracy, resulting in secure knowledge development among pupils across a broad curriculum. The leadership team emphasizes inclusion and has established supportive structures that allow pupils—particularly those with special educational needs—to thrive. However, the school faces challenges with attendance, particularly among disadvantaged pupils, and there is a need for consistent strategies to enhance pupil recall of learning across the wider curriculum.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 331
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 53.47%
Girls: 46.53%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 52.2%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 14.2%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 22.1
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 21.5
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 22.5

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 23 18 41
2 23 18 41
3 21 19 40
4 20 21 41
5 30 23 53
6 28 18 46

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 91.5%
White, Other 2.7%
Chinese 1.8%
Unclassified 1.8%
White & Asian 0.6%
White & Black (Caribbean) 0.3%
Mixed, Other 0.3%

Overall Ofsted Rating Needs attention
 >  Leadership & Governance Expected standard
 >  Personal Development & Wellbeing Expected standard
 >  Achievement Expected standard
 >  Attendance & Behaviour Needs attention
 >  Curriculum & Teaching Expected standard
 >  Inclusion Expected standard
 >  Early Years Expected standard
Last Report Date 27 Jan 2026
Date Report
27 Jan 2026 School inspection
05 Oct 2021 School inspection
13 Sep 2016 Full inspection
13 Nov 2014 Monitoring visit
15 Jul 2014 Full inspection
06 Jun 2013 Monitoring visit
27 Feb 2013 Full inspection
05 Dec 2012 Monitoring visit
29 May 2012 Monitoring visit
17 Jan 2012 Monitoring visit
18 Oct 2011 Monitoring visit
09 May 2011 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Pupils achieve above the national average in Year 1 phonics screening check.
  • Leaders place a strong emphasis on safeguarding and inclusion.
  • High-quality interactions and ambitious vocabulary enhance pupils' communication skills.
  • The early years curriculum is well designed, engaging, and supports children effectively.
  • Partnerships with external organizations provide enriching experiences for pupils.
  • Effective pastoral support helps disadvantaged pupils feel proud and successful.

Areas for Improvement

  • Attendance remains below national averages, with concerns particularly among disadvantaged pupils.
  • Some pupils do not securely recall or explain ideas due to limited opportunities to revisit learning.

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 57%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 0%

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 102
Maths 102

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 0.3
Writing 0.6
Maths 0.4

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Average Scaled Score

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 9 0
Third Preference 2 0
From another Local Authority 1 0

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