Hillside Infant School
87%
Capacity
219
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Hillside Infant School
Hillside Infant School is a state-funded None primary school serving the Hillingdon community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 219 pupils on roll and is well-filled (87% of 252 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Hillside Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rebecca Fennell, it falls under Hillingdon local authority.
Hillside Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 100 applications for 48 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 44 were first-preference applications.
Hillside Infant School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.5/5 from 6 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Hillside Infant School include Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Forest School, Outdoor Playground.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Swimming, Rounders, Tennis and 2 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Drama, Coding, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Hillingdon, Hillside Infant School is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Northwood Way, Northwood, Hillingdon, HA6 1RX |
| Headteacher | Rebecca Fennell |
| Local Authority | Hillingdon |
| Number of Pupils | 219 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.6% |
| School Capacity | 219 / 252 (87% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (18 Oct 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 7 Jun 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
4Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed48
100
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
44 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Northwood Way, Northwood
Hillingdon, HA6 1RX
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