Primary
Ofsted Good
About Hillside Community First School
Hillside First School is a special place where children are happy and successful learners. Our curriculum is broad, balanced and full of exciting learning opportunities for our children. We believe that children learn best when they feel safe, and we work hard to create a learning environment where everyone is happy, well-motivated and healthy.
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Key Facts
Founded
1967
Head/Principal
Dave Graves
Rating Breakdown
Based on published reviews
Safety & Security
5.0
Teaching Quality
5.0
Communication
5.0
Student Wellbeing
5.0
Facilities
5.0
School Workforce
Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025
Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
22.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Good
9.4
Teachers (FTE)
Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.
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Reviews 3
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Emily M
Unconfirmed
Parent
Jan 15, 2022
5.0
"A wonderful start to our child's education"
We've been thrilled with the Reception class at Hillside First School. Our child has made fantastic friends and the staff have been supportive and encouraging. The facilities are great, especially the forest school area which is a lovely place for our child to explore and learn.
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
5/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
5/5
Facilities
5/5
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Rebecca J
Unconfirmed
Parent
Sep 20, 2021
5.0
"A great all-round experience"
We've been very happy with Hillside First School. Our child has thrived in the school environment and the staff have been wonderful. The school's values of Respect, Ambition and Perseverance are well embedded and we've been impressed with the opportunities available for children to learn and grow.
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
5/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
5/5
Facilities
5/5
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Sarah K
Unconfirmed
Parent
Jun 25, 2020
4.0
"A good school with some areas for improvement"
We moved our child to a different school, but we had a good experience at Hillside First School. The staff were friendly and the facilities were great, but we felt that the school could benefit from more resources and activities for older children. Overall, it's a good school but not without some areas for improvement.
Safety & Wellbeing
4/5
Teaching & Learning
4/5
Communication
3/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
3/5
Facilities
4/5
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