The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- The school is at capacity (105% full)
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
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 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 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 440
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bedford
- Trust
- THE HILLS ACADEMY
- Head
- Mrs Moya Whitehead (Headteacher)
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
Stancliffe Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9AT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHazeldene School
Primary · Very close
St John Rigby Catholic Primary School
Primary · 580m away
Goldington Academy
Secondary · 627m away
Castle Newnham School
Secondary · 652m away
Brickhill Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School
Independent · 1.0km away
Woodside Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 1.1km away
Putnoe Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Hills Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Hills Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Hills Academy?
The Hills Academy currently has 440 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Hills Academy take?
The Hills Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Hills Academy?
The Hills Academy is in Bedford, MK41 9AT, in the Bedford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Hills Academy have a sixth form?
No, The Hills Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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