Hillside Primary School
Gloucester, GL4 6HE · Gloucestershire · primary school
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182nd 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.3/10 against 1,681 of them, against 1.3/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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) 2024/25 | 38.0 · 7 | 40% | 0.27 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hillside Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 38.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.3 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Gardening Club, Tag Rugby, GL4 Dance Club, and the 4 O'Clock Club at GA. The school also offers Forest School trips, a breakfast club, and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 495 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who are not yet meeting expected standards in literacy? How does the Forest School trip integrate with the core curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Hillside Primary School
Overview
Robinswood Primary Academy has transformed significantly since its previous inadequate rating, now delivering a "purposeful education" where pupils "enjoy school" and attend regularly. Leaders have established high expectations underpinned by a clear behaviour code, creating a "harmonious" environment where staff and pupils strive for improvement. The school is judged as "Good" across all inspection categories, reflecting successful improvements in curriculum, behaviour, and leadership.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate strong "fluency in mathematics" and increased confidence in spelling and grammar, with writing being a "major focus".
- Reading is a high priority; children learn phonics early, and staff carefully match books to their known sounds to ensure "weaker readers... read fluently".
- The curriculum is "broad and balanced", offering cultural activities like filmmaking and concerts, while "pastoral support for pupils and families is a strength".
- Staff effectively adapt learning for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring most "progress through the curriculum as well as their peers".
- Leaders have built strong relationships with parents, who "share concerns promptly", contributing to effective pupil personal development.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure consistency in applying behaviour systems, as disruption occurs where "the quality of learning is less secure".
- Teachers need to improve the use of assessment in foundation subjects to identify "gaps in pupils’ learning over time".
- More pupils need to apply their mathematical knowledge when "reasoning and problem-solving".
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective", with staff trained to identify pupils needing help and suitable policies in place regarding online safety and sexual violence.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 26% |
| 2023/24 | 33% |
| 2024/25 | 38% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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