We are thrilled to share the outcome of our OfSTED Inspection!  Following a visit by Tracey Ralph, HMI on 12th and 13th June 2019, massive improvements were recognised at Hillside.  You can find a copy of our report by clicking the link below: Hillside Academy Report June 2019

100% of children in Year 1 reached the expected standard in Phonics in 2019!  This is well ahead of the national average and a 50% increase when compared with 2018.  We’re delighted that every one of our children entering Year 2 in September are able to effectively decode.

We’re delighted to announce that Hillside is ahead of the national average for Key Stage 2 combined Reading, Writing and Maths outcomes in 2019, with 69% of children reaching the expected standard in all three subjects.  This is an increase of 19% when compared with 2018 and an increase of …

Whole school attendance has finally broken through the 95% barrier at Hillside!  Well done to all our fantastic families – keep on coming! #WeAreAstrea #HillsideShoes

Check out the link on our Home Page and in ‘Letters’ to download your copy of the Astrea Annual Review Letter from our CEO, Libby Nicholas.  So much to celebrate from across our fantastic Astrea Family!

Thank you so much for your responses to our November 2018 Parent Survey.  We saw an increase of 17% in responses, with overwhelmingly positive feedback!  96% of parents would recommend Hillside to another parent and 100% agreed that their child feels happy and safe at Hillside!  If you haven’t received …

Attendance is almost 1% higher than the same point last year and we have had record weekly attendance of 97.5% this term so far!  Keep on coming Hillsiders!

Maths progress has jumped by 5.5 points this year – a huge achievement!

89% of children in our Early Years reached a ‘good level of development’ in 2018.  This is fantastic and is ahead of the national average!

Results at the end of Key Stage Two in July 2018 showed impressive increases of 17% in Reading, and 24% in Writing and Maths. We are thrilled that the hard work, dedication and effort of our fantastic Year 6 children and staff team has been repaid with such impressive results.