The short version
Above-average SATs results. 83% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 49% 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
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 305
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 49.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Trust
- SOUTH PENNINE ACADEMIES
- Head
- Mrs Nazmunnisha Ismail
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Headfield Road, Newsome, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6LU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCastle Hill: A Specialist College for Communication and Interaction
Special school · 754m away
Castle Hill School
Academy · 754m away
Newsome Academy
Secondary · 873m away
Newsome Junior Academy
Primary · 876m away
Newsome High School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Kirklees College
16 plus · 1.1km away
Woodley School and College
Special school · 1.1km away
Lowerhouses CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Hillside Primary School?
Hillside Primary School currently has 305 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hillside Primary School take?
Hillside Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hillside Primary School?
Hillside Primary School is in Huddersfield, HD4 6LU, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hillside Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Hillside Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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