Hillview School for Girls
Tonbridge, TN9 2HE · Kent · secondary school
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37th of 99 secondary schools in Kent we can score, 103 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 796 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.0/10 among them, against 6.5/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 46.7 · 55 | 30% | 1.64 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.37 · 77 | 25% | 1.93 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 49.1 · 66 | 10% | 0.66 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hillview School for Girls overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 51.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 48.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.37 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.8 out of 10 among them, against 7.1 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,500 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,340. 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 maintain progress levels above the national baseline? What specific support structures are in place for students aiming to improve their attainment scores?
What Ofsted said about Hillview School for Girls
Overview
Hillview School for Girls continues to be a good school, offering a "warm, friendly atmosphere" where pupils feel safe and valued. The report highlights excellent behaviour, strong staff-pupil relationships, and a curriculum that fosters inspiration and independence, particularly through the visual and performing arts.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "excellent" behaviour, being "polite and courteous in lessons" and socialising happily at breaktimes.
- Teachers are "skilful in using a range of strategies" to uncover gaps in understanding, helping pupils link new learning to prior knowledge.
- The school provides "many interesting and exciting experiences" through extra-curricular clubs, trips, and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme.
- Careers provision is identified as a "strength," with students benefiting from well-considered work experience and appropriate advice.
- Staff feel "supported and valued," believing that leaders consider their well-being and workload.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure staff fully embed agreed strategies to support the achievement of disadvantaged pupils, as these are not yet universally used.
- The school should continue to review the curriculum to support pupils’ achievement across the full English Baccalaureate (EBacc), particularly regarding humanities in key stage 3 and science in key stage 4.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 49.5 |
| 2024/25 | 48.0 |
| 2025/26 | 49.1 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 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
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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