The short version
Below-average SATs results. 82% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 60% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
52%
-10.0pp 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)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 173
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 59.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Adell Smith (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2023 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Egerton, Tanhouse, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6DE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmElm Tree Community Primary School
Special school · 568m away
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
Primary · 594m away
St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
Primary · 657m away
Delph Side Community Primary School
Primary · 661m away
Holland Moor Primary School
Primary · 873m away
Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School
Primary · 942m away
Moorside Community Primary Academy School
Primary · 991m away
Glenburn Sports College
Secondary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Hillside Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hillside Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hillside Community Primary School?
Hillside Community Primary School currently has 173 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hillside Community Primary School take?
Hillside Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hillside Community Primary School?
Hillside Community Primary School is in Skelmersdale, WN8 6DE, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hillside Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Hillside Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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