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Hillesley Church of England Primary School

Stroud, GL12 7RHPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2024
KS2 Results
78%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
5 1st-choice / 5 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#1895 of 13,686 nationally

About Hillesley Church of England Primary School

Hillesley Church of England Primary School’s headline metrics place it well above the local authority average for primary schools. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 78% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Gloucestershire average of 59%. That gap of 19 percentage points is significant and positions the school in the top 25% nationally for this measure. The school also ranks 9th out of 52 primary schools in the Stroud area, putting it in the top 20% locally. While no school in the immediate top three peers achieved a perfect score, Hillesley’s performance is clearly strong for a small village primary. The school’s Ofsted rating of Good, confirmed in its January 2024 inspection, aligns with this picture of solid, above-average attainment.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressKilcot Road, Hillesley, Wotton-under-Edge, Stroud, GL12 7RH
HeadteacherLucy Chandler
Local AuthorityGloucestershire
Number of Pupils42
Free School Meals (FSM)11.9%
School Capacity42 / 56 (75% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

23 Jan 2024
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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, 7 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumPlaying FieldsSports HallICT SuiteMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

AthleticsDanceRoundersSwimmingGymnasticsCross CountryNetball

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubGardeningEco Club

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:45

Source: hillesleyprimary.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hillesley Church of England Primary School

Hillesley Church of England 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.