Results and Performance

Hillside Primary School Performance Data

We want parents to understand the various aspects to consider when looking at published school data. Below, we provide a straightforward guide to interpreting key figures and proudly share our ‘headline’ data for Hillside Primary School.

Statutory Assessment Note

Please note that Statutory Assessments in both 2019-20 and 2020-21 did not take place due to COVID-19.

You can find our attainment and progress data by clicking the Gov.uk link below:

• https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/school/124024/hillside-primary-school/primary

Understanding the Data

There are three key areas to consider when looking at school performance data:

1. Attainment Data
   • This relates to how children score compared to children nationally.
   • However, attainment is only one part of the picture.
2. Progress Data
   • Progress allows for a measure of impact regardless of initial and end attainment points.
   • For example, a child who began with scores much lower than the national average, and leaves with scores above the national average, can arguably be said to have made above expected progress.
3. Pupil Groups
   • Considering the ‘groups’ children fall into allows for a more like-for-like comparison of performance.
   • In addition to the ‘All Children’ group, the Government requires schools to compare the performance of categories such as:
     • Children from different economic backgrounds.
     • Those who speak English as an additional language (EAL).
     • Those on the Special Educational Needs (SEN) Register, among others.

Our Data at Hillside Primary School

Children at Hillside Primary School regularly score very highly in relation to national averages and expectations, and outcomes for children are ‘Outstanding’. This is a testament to the whole school community.

• All Leaders, including governors, focus relentlessly on raising standards throughout the school.
• Our parents are supportive.
• Our pupils are resilient, determined, and strive to be the very best they can be.

Hillside Primary School consistently scores very highly across a whole range of subjects and groups in terms of both attainment and progress.