Hillside Specialist School and College is a sixth form special school in Preston, North West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this special school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 16.8%, 29% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 9.2%.
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Hillside Specialist School and College has an overall absence rate of 9.2%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Hillside Specialist School and College is 16.8%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
29% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Hillside Specialist School and College was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in March 2024 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Hillside Specialist School and College is next inspection expected around 2028.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Hillside Specialist School and College'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.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
2/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
0/mo
0% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 5.4 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 5.7
Bus Stops
7
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.