Hillview Primary School
Runcorn, WA7 3HB · Halton · primary school
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24th of 47 primary schools in Halton we can score, 49 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 3,727 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.0/10 among them, against 3.5/10 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 | 54.0 · 26 | 40% | 1.03 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hillview Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.0 out of 10 among them, against 3.5 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 168 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 school support pupils who are below the national median in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in reading and maths? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap between its results and the national average?
What Ofsted said about Hillview Primary School
Overview
Hillview Primary School continues to be a good school, described as "warm and welcoming" with pupils’ well-being at the heart of its ethos. Leaders maintain high aspirations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, who behave sensibly and achieve well. Parents are very positive about the care and support their children receive.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "aspirational" and carefully sequenced in most subjects, with teachers presenting information clearly to direct pupils’ attention to key knowledge.
- Leaders have a clear vision for reading, ensuring pupils learn to read fluently quickly through a well-implemented phonics programme and quick interventions for those finding it difficult.
- Clear systems identify the needs of all children, with staff, leaders, and parents working closely to ensure pupils with SEND access the same curriculum as their classmates.
- Extra-curricular activities, such as choir, sports, and residential trips, nurture pupils’ interests and increase their independence and cultural awareness.
- Governors hold leaders to account effectively, and staff workload has been reduced, contributing to a proud and supportive school community.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, leaders have not identified precisely enough the essential knowledge, hindering pupils from developing "deep insight" and secure connections in their learning.
- There are "very limited opportunities" for pupils to take on leadership responsibilities, which hinders some in developing as active citizens.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff kept up to date through regular training and working effectively with external agencies to get help for pupils and families.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 54% |
| 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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