The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 217
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 60%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Trust
- IMPACT EDUCATION MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Kieran Pritchard
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Fernside Avenue, Almondbury, Huddersfield, HD5 8YE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSouthgate School
Special school · 455m away
Dalton School
Primary · 763m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
Primary · 804m away
All Hallows' CofE (VA) Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
King James's School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Moldgreen Community Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Lowerhouses CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Lowerhouses CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Junior Infant and Early Years School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Hill View Academy a selective school?
No. Hill View Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Hill View Academy's Ofsted rating?
Hill View Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hill View Academy?
Hill View Academy currently has 217 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hill View Academy take?
Hill View Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hill View Academy?
Hill View Academy is in Huddersfield, HD5 8YE, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hill View Academy have a sixth form?
No, Hill View Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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