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Hill View Academy

Kirklees, HD5 8YEPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2023
KS2 Results
56%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
25 1st-choice / 25 places
Ranking
#9,205
of 13,686 nationally

About Hill View Academy

Hill View Academy in Kirklees is a primary school that parents clearly want to get into. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 49 applications for just 25 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.96 — meaning nearly two families applied for every spot. All 25 first-preference applicants were offered a place, so if you live close enough to put it top of your list, your chances are solid. The school is a state-funded, mixed primary for ages 3 to 11, with a nursery on site. It has a non-religious character and is led by headteacher Kieran Pritchard. With 217 pupils on roll against a capacity of 236, it’s running close to full, which helps explain the competition for places. The school doesn’t publish a parent-view recommendation percentage, but the high demand suggests a strong local reputation.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressFernside Avenue, Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD5 8YE
HeadteacherKieran Pritchard
Local AuthorityKirklees
Number of Pupils217
Free School Meals (FSM)60.0%
School Capacity217 / 236 (92% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Jul 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Dining HallArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

AthleticsSwimmingTennisCricket

Clubs & Activities

CodingArt ClubChoirChessFilm ClubBook Club

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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