Hill View Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Hill View Crescent Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 1DN |
| Phone | 01295251205 |
| Reference Number | 145094 |
Hill View Primary School has demonstrated strong overall effectiveness since its first inspection, achieving good ratings in all areas. The school places a high emphasis on student well-being and pastoral care, resulting in a supportive, respectful community where pupils feel safe. Leadership has been particularly commendable during the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring both staff and parents are engaged and supported effectively. While most pupils are enjoying their learning experiences, particularly in music and mathematics, there are areas requiring attention regards to reading and handwriting development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 503 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.47%
Girls: 45.53% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 30.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 33 | 63 |
| 2 | 54 | 33 | 87 |
| 3 | 28 | 31 | 59 |
| 4 | 32 | 28 | 60 |
| 5 | 52 | 33 | 85 |
| 6 | 38 | 23 | 61 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 54.3% |
| White, Other | 15.3% |
| Pakistani | 8.9% |
| Indian | 4.6% |
| African | 3.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.8% |
| White & Asian | 2.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.8% |
| Unclassified | 1.4% |
| Asian, Other | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Jan 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Jan 2022 | School inspection: |
| 04 Oct 2017 | Academy conversion letter |
| 13 Feb 2014 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Hill View Primary School | |
| 13 Feb 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Mar 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Mar 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Oct 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Oct 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Mar 2000 | Full inspection |
| 06 Mar 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong pastoral care that prioritizes pupils' well-being
- Ambitious leadership focused on making every pupil a successful learner
- Effective support for parents and families through initiatives like the community bungalow
- Well-sequenced and carefully considered school curriculum
- High-quality personal development curriculum
- Strong governance and collaboration with the United Learning Trust
Areas for Improvement
- Some younger pupils are behind in the phonics programme due to COVID-19 disruption
- Insufficiently identified step-by-step reading knowledge in key stage 2
- Lack of focus on handwriting development, especially for pupils with SEND
- Activities in some subjects do not always align with the intended curriculum goals
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 56% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 7% |
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 | 103 | ||
| Maths | 103 |
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 | -2.8 | ||
| Writing | -1.9 | ||
| Maths | 0.8 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 33 | 6 |
| Third Preference | 45 | 4 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Orchard Fields Community School
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Hanwell Fields Community School
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Queensway School
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St John's Priory School
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Cherry Fields Primary School
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Dashwood Banbury Academy
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Middleton Cheney Primary Academy
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North Oxfordshire Academy
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0.61 miles |
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English Language Training
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1.1 miles |
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Futures Institute Banbury
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1.41 miles |
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Tudor Hall School
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