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Hill View Primary School

Cherwell, OX16 1DNPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2022
KS2 Results
51%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
47 1st-choice / 59 places
Ranking
#10,501
of 13,686 nationally

About Hill View Primary School

Hill View Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families, with 145 applications chasing just 59 places for the 2025/26 academic year, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.46. That means nearly two and a half families applied for every available spot, and the school made 47 first-preference offers. While the Department for Education doesn't publish a parent-view recommendation percentage for this school, the sheer demand tells its own story. The school is led by headteacher Claire Ferens and caters for 503 pupils aged 3 to 11, operating well within its capacity of 670. A quarter of its pupils (27.2%) are eligible for free school meals, which is notably higher than the national average and suggests a genuinely inclusive intake. The school also offers nursery provision, making it a convenient all-through option for families with younger children.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHill View Crescent, Banbury, Cherwell, OX16 1DN
HeadteacherClaire Ferens
Local AuthorityOxfordshire
Number of Pupils503
Free School Meals (FSM)27.2%
School Capacity503 / 670 (75% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Jan 2022
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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, 9 Mar 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
ICT SuiteMusic RoomsArt StudiosForest SchoolLibraryPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

FootballNetballDanceAthleticsSwimmingCross CountryCricket

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubBook ClubCodingEco ClubChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:05

Breakfast club

08:00-08:15

After-school care

15:05-17:30

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

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