Hillside High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Breeze Hill Bootle Merseyside L20 9NU |
| Phone | 01515252630 |
| Reference Number | 141693 |
Hillside High School has made significant strides since its previous inspection, moving from a grade of Requires Improvement to Good. The school is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, and pupils feel valued and supported. The leadership, including contributions from the Wade Deacon Trust, has enhanced students' educational experience through a well-structured curriculum and focused pastoral care, leading to improved outcomes for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). However, there remain some areas for development, particularly concerning the key stage 4 curriculum design, which lacks the same depth and clarity as key stage 3, affecting learners' ability to connect their learning effectively.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 741 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.1%
Girls: 52.9% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 53% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 17.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 74 | 98 | 172 |
| 8 | 83 | 91 | 174 |
| 9 | 69 | 78 | 147 |
| 10 | 52 | 65 | 117 |
| 11 | 71 | 60 | 131 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 74.2% |
| African | 7.4% |
| White, Other | 6.3% |
| Asian, Other | 2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 19 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Sep 2023 | School inspection: |
| 29 Jun 2021 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Mar 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 19 Nov 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 05 Nov 2019 | Monitoring visit |
| 05 Mar 2019 | Monitoring visit |
| 21 Feb 2018 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong pastoral support that fosters positive relationships between staff and pupils.
- A broad and ambitious curriculum, particularly in key stage 3.
- Significant improvements in pupils' attendance and behaviour.
- Effective training and professional development for staff to enhance subject knowledge.
- A strong focus on reading, with successful initiatives to encourage pupils.
- Well-designed personal development programmes promoting health and responsibility.
Areas for Improvement
- Key stage 4 curriculum lacks rigor and precise details, hindering pupil learning connections.
- Some teaching strategies do not effectively help pupils embed knowledge over time.
- A portion of pupils still do not attend school as regularly as expected.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 20 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 23 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 21 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 21 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 23 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 23 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 23 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 20 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 23 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 20 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 22 | 1 |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 39.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 34.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 46.2% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 117 | 14 |
| Third Preference | 93 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 222 | 75 |
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