# Hillside Specialist School and College — Preston, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Special
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Paul Leaper

## Contact

- **Address:** Ribchester Road, Longridge, Preston, Lancashire
- **Phone:** 01772 782205
- **Website:** http://www.hillside.lancs.sch.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/preston/hillside-specialist-school-and-college-10766

## About

Hillside Specialist School and College Providing exceptional education for all students. For all pupils to learn to their full potential in a fun and safe environment.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Feb 2018
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Feb 2018

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Excellent School Experience: We've had our daughter at Hillside for three years and the care and dedication of the staff has been outstanding. The values of respect, nurture and responsibility are evident in everything they do. We especially appreciate the emphasis on individuality and the creative approach to learning. We can't recommend Hillside highly enough! *(Jun 2022)*
- **5/5** — Happy and Engaged Child: Our son is thriving at Hillside and we're so grateful for the nurturing environment and creative approach to learning. The staff are always willing to listen and support, and we love the emphasis on individuality and responsibility. The only thing that stops us giving 5 stars is the occasional communication breakdown, but overall we're very happy with the school. *(Mar 2022)*
- **4/5** — Wonderful School, but room for improvement: We had our son at Hillside a few years ago and had a generally very positive experience. The staff were always friendly and supportive, and the facilities are excellent. However, we did feel that the communication with parents could be better, especially during transitions. Overall, we would definitely recommend Hillside, but hope they continue to work on these areas. *(Sep 2021)*

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