The short version
Average GCSE results. 80% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.8
4.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
35%
7.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
58%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
80%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
79%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
13%
Based on 128 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 68 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 741
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 53%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Sefton
- Trust
- WADE DEACON TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Amanda Ryan (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2021 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
February 2018 | Full Inspection
Location
Breeze Hill, Bootle, Merseyside, L20 9NU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBedford Primary School
Primary · 394m away
Cambridge Nursery School
Nursery · 474m away
Liverpool Progressive School
Independent · 551m away
St Francis de Sales Catholic Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 573m away
St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School
Primary · 681m away
Alsop High School Technology & Applied Learning Specialist College
Secondary · 785m away
Alsop High School
Secondary · 785m away
Northcote Primary School
Primary · 807m away
Questions parents ask
Is Hillside High School a selective school?
No. Hillside High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Hillside High School's Ofsted rating?
Hillside High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hillside High School?
Hillside High School currently has 741 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hillside High School take?
Hillside High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Hillside High School?
Hillside High School is in Bootle, L20 9NU, in the Sefton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hillside High School have a sixth form?
No, Hillside High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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