Hillside Primary School
Great Yarmouth, NR31 8PA · Norfolk · primary school
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242nd of 281 primary schools in Norfolk we can score, 343 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 4,195 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.7/10 among them, against 1.8/10 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) 2024/25 | 43.0 · 11 | 62% | 0.65 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 38% | 1.13 |
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, 43.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.7 out of 10 among them, against 1.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Craft Club and Art Club, with both a breakfast club and an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 212 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 curriculum support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in core subjects? What specific activities take place during the breakfast and after-school clubs?
What Ofsted said about Hillside Primary School
Overview
Hillside Primary School is described as an "inclusive and welcoming" environment where pupils are "respectful and caring." The report highlights a "broad and ambitious" curriculum that supports strong reading development and positive behaviour, though it notes specific shortcomings in early years provision and support for some pupils with special educational needs.
Strengths
- The curriculum is well-structured, ensuring pupils "learn new knowledge well" because it builds on prior learning.
- Reading is a high priority, with pupils becoming "confident, fluent readers" through daily practice and carefully chosen books.
- Pupils demonstrate "calm and positive" behaviour, adhering to high expectations and taking on leadership roles.
- Personal development is promoted through activities like residential trips and cultural days, helping pupils develop "independence and confidence."
- Staff well-being is prioritised, with changes to assessment systems having "reduced workload."
Areas to improve
- Teachers must make "sufficient adaptations to learning" for pupils with SEND to ensure they can participate without excessive adult support.
- Teaching in the early years is "not precise enough," with resources and tasks not consistently meeting the needs of all children.
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 | 44% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 43% |
| 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
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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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