Hillesley Church of England Primary School
Wotton-under-Edge, GL12 7RH · Gloucestershire · primary school
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88th of 218 primary schools in Gloucestershire we can score, 241 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,697 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.9/10 among them, against 5.6/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2023/24 | 78.0 · 84 | 40% | 3.36 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2023/24 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hillesley Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2023/24, 78.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 63%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 6%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.9 out of 10 among them, against 5.6 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 49 pupils against a stated capacity of 56. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to address the gap between the school’s performance and the national median for higher attainment? How does the school manage class sizes to ensure individual attention for each child?
What Ofsted said about Hillesley Church of England Primary School
Overview
Hillesley Church of England Primary School is described as a “highly inclusive place to learn” where pupils are “happy and settled” and feel “safe and well cared for.” The report highlights a strong sense of community, with staff possessing a “detailed understanding” of pupils as learners, resulting in a cohesive culture that prepares children effectively for their futures.
Strengths
- Pupils are “rightly proud of their school” and benefit from a curriculum that provides “rich, meaningful and memorable learning experiences.”
- The school ensures pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive the support they need to be successful through “careful identification of needs.”
- Reading is encouraged from Reception, with pupils enjoying reading and receiving frequent support from “skilled staff” to gain confidence.
- Governors provide “effective challenge, as well as guidance and support,” while core values such as perseverance and respect “pervade the school.”
- Behaviour is excellent, with pupils being “polite” and “thoughtful and caring towards each other,” supported by high expectations that are “consistently applied.”
Areas to improve
- Sequences of learning in writing are “not sufficiently clear,” meaning pupils are sometimes unsure how activities contribute to the end goal, which “slows pupils’ progress.”
- The school needs to ensure the writing curriculum is “coherently sequenced” so pupils develop the knowledge required to become “fluent, confident young writers.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 83% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| England | 63% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,190 state schools in England we hold a 2023/24 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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