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Co-op Academy Hillside

Wirral, CH43 9HGPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2017
KS2 Results
46%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
11 1st-choice / 11 places
Ranking
#11,514
of 13,686 nationally

About Co-op Academy Hillside

Co-op Academy Hillside is a state primary school in Wirral for children aged 2 to 11, currently operating well below its capacity. With 168 pupils against a school capacity of 260, there is significant room for growth. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 47.4%, which is notably high compared with the national average and suggests a catchment with considerable socioeconomic need. Despite this spare capacity, the school was oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, receiving 15 applications for 11 places and offering all 11 first-preference places. The oversubscription ratio of 1.36 indicates that demand is healthy, though not extreme, and that local families are actively choosing the school. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and led by headteacher Jennie Hamer. It also offers nursery provision, making it a potential option for families looking for continuity from early years through to Year 6.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressRidgeview Road, Prenton, Wirral, CH43 9HG
HeadteacherJennie Hamer
Local AuthorityWirral
Number of Pupils168
Free School Meals (FSM)47.4%
School Capacity168 / 260 (65% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

9 May 2017
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 24 Oct 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Sports HallPlaying FieldsDining HallArt StudiosLibraryMusic RoomsGymnasiumForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

GymnasticsTennisDanceFootballCricket

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubDramaChoirScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:25

Breakfast club

08:00-08:55

After-school care

15:25-17:45

Source: hillside.coopacademies.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Co-op Academy Hillside

Co-op Academy Hillside has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.