The short version
At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
- 45% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 4–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 86
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 45.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Head
- Mrs Lizzi Murphy (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
September 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Curriculum and development visit
May 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Hitchcock Place, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 1NN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWoodhall Primary School
Primary · Very close
Ormiston Sudbury Academy
Secondary · Very close
Tudor Church of England Primary School, Sudbury
Primary · 362m away
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 862m away
St Gregory Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Chalk Hill
Academy · 1.6km away
Pot Kiln Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Acton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 3.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Hillside Special School's Ofsted rating?
Hillside Special School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hillside Special School?
Hillside Special School currently has 86 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hillside Special School take?
Hillside Special School caters for pupils aged 4 to 19.
Where is Hillside Special School?
Hillside Special School is in Sudbury, CO10 1NN, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hillside Special School have a sixth form?
Yes, Hillside Special School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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