The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (113% full)
- 58% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 135
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 57.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- Head
- Ms Anita Bell (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Wealcroft, Felling, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE10 8LT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFell Dyke Community Primary School
Primary · 761m away
Roman Road Primary School
Primary · 781m away
Larkspur Community Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead
Secondary · 1.1km away
St Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton
Primary · 1.1km away
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
Primary · 1.2km away
Furrowfield School
Special school · 1.2km away
Windy Nook Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Hill Top School's Ofsted rating?
Hill Top School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hill Top School?
Hill Top School currently has 135 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hill Top School take?
Hill Top School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Hill Top School?
Hill Top School is in Gateshead, NE10 8LT, in the Gateshead local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hill Top School have a sixth form?
Yes, Hill Top School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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