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What is The Hill Primary School's Ofsted rating?

The Hill Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2023).

Where is The Hill Primary School located?

The Hill Primary School is located in Reading, Berkshire, South East, RG4 8TU.

What age range does The Hill Primary School serve?

The Hill Primary School serves students aged 4 to 11.

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The Hill Primary School — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About The Hill Primary School

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In terms of academic performance, The Hill Primary School has 66% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 213 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 16.8%, 2% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 4.5%.

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OfstedGood · 2023KS2 expected66%Attendance95.5%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

Exam & assessment results

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6.6

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Computed from 16 government data points. Not based on student reviews.

Solid57% data coverage

Source: DfE / Ofsted · context only

Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is The Hill Primary School?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 4–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 213 pupils
SEN support: 14% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Below par for its intake

The Hill Primary School's KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) of 66% looks strong against the national average, but for its intake (0–8% of pupils eligible for free school meals) it sits in the lower half of comparable schools.

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Environment score: 65/100

Good surroundings

Air quality54/100

Transport access29/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at The Hill Primary School

At The Hill Primary School, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

85% met the expected standard in reading and 76% in maths.

Attendance at The Hill Primary School

The Hill Primary School has an overall absence rate of 4.5%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at The Hill Primary School

The teacher turnover rate at The Hill Primary School is 16.8%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at The Hill Primary School

The Hill Primary School has 213 pupils on roll.

2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

14% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

The Hill Primary School Ofsted Rating: Good

The Hill Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in November 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, The Hill Primary School is next inspection expected around 2027.

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While The Hill Primary School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

The Hill Primary School