The Hills Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Stancliffe Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 9AT |
| Phone | 01234266498 |
| Reference Number | 139522 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 447 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.56%
Girls: 49.44% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 10% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 22.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | 37 | 59 |
| 2 | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| 3 | 36 | 22 | 58 |
| 4 | 36 | 26 | 62 |
| 5 | 35 | 27 | 62 |
| 6 | 26 | 35 | 61 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 59.3% |
| White, Other | 9.6% |
| Indian | 5.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.9% |
| White & Asian | 3.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% |
| African | 2.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.6% |
| Caribbean | 1.3% |
| Asian, Other | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2020-03-02 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-02-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-04-04 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as The Hills Lower School | ||
| 2010-06-30 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2007-01-26 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-10-15 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2010-06-30 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2007-01-26 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-10-15 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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 | 105 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 104 | Unlock | Unlock |
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 | 4.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 5.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 5.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
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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.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Hazeldene School
Stancliffe Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9AT |
0.03 miles |
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St John Rigby Catholic Primary School
Polhill Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9DQ |
0.36 miles |
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Brickhill Primary School
Dove Road, Brickhill, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7AA |
0.64 miles |
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Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School
Brickhill Drive, Bedford, MK41 7QZ |
0.65 miles |
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Putnoe Primary School
Church Lane, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 0DH |
0.72 miles |
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Castle Newnham School
Goldington Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3EP |
0.8 miles |
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Goldington Green Academy
Goldington Green, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 0DP |
0.86 miles |
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Scott Primary School
Hawk Drive, Brickhill, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7JA |
1.01 miles |
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Edith Cavell Primary School
Manton Lane, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7NH |
1.38 miles |
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Livingstone Primary School
Clapham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7LG |
1.4 miles |
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Polam School
45 Lansdowne Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2BU |
1.5 miles |
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Priory Primary School
Greyfriars, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1JD |
1.52 miles |
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Renhold VC Primary School
Church End, Renhold Vc Primary School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 0LU |
1.68 miles |
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King's Oak Primary School
Oak Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0HH |
1.92 miles |
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Shackleton Primary School
Pearcey Road, Shackleton Primary School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9LZ |
1.92 miles |
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Cherry Trees Nursery School
Hawkins Road, Bedford, MK42 9LS |
1.94 miles |
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Great Ouse Primary Academy
Seaforth Gardens, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4TJ |
1.99 miles |
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Peter Pan Nursery School
Edward Road, Bedford, MK42 9DR |
2.04 miles |
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Cauldwell School
Edward Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9DR |
2.06 miles |
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Ursula Taylor Church of England School
High Street, Clapham, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 6EG |
2.07 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Goldington Academy
Haylands Way, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9BX |
0.39 miles |
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Castle Newnham School
Polhill Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9DT |
0.41 miles |
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Mark Rutherford School
Wentworth Drive, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 8PX |
0.78 miles |
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Bedford School
De Parys Avenue, Bedford, MK40 2TU |
0.98 miles |
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KWS School
51 Brunel Road, Bedford, MK41 9TJ |
1.04 miles |
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St Thomas More Catholic School
Tyne Crescent, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7UL |
1.12 miles |
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Bedford Girls' School
Cardington Road, Bedford, MK42 0BX |
1.39 miles |
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Bedford College
Cauldwell Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AH |
1.51 miles |
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Bedford Free School
Cauldwell Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AD |
1.52 miles |
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Bedford Modern School
Manton Lane, Bedford, MK41 7NT |
1.53 miles |
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Bedford Greenacre Independent School
|
1.63 miles |
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Bedford Academy
Mile Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9TR |
2.19 miles |
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Cambian Walnut Tree Lodge School
Renhold Road, Wilden, Bedford, MK44 2PT |
2.27 miles |
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St John's School
Austin Canons, Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8AA |
2.28 miles |
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Biddenham International School and Sports College
Biddenham Turn, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4AZ |
2.38 miles |
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Grange Academy
Halsey Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8AU |
2.81 miles |
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Daubeney Academy
Orchard Street, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7PS |
3.02 miles |
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Lincroft Academy
Station Road, Oakley, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 7RE |
3.46 miles |
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Kempston Academy
Hill Rise, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7EB |
3.88 miles |
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Ridgeway School
Hill Rise, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7EB |
3.96 miles |