Hillside Primary School
80%
Capacity
386
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Hillside Primary School
Hillside Primary School is a state-funded None primary school serving the Gloucester community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 386 pupils on roll and is well-filled (80% of 480 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Hillside Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rebekah Millward, it falls under Gloucestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 33% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13061st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 24th out of 25 in Gloucester.
Hillside Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 64 applications for 44 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 41 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Hillside Primary School include Music Rooms, Art Studios, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cross Country, Rounders, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Coding, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 42.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Gloucester, Hillside Primary School is one of the options available in the South West 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Underhill Road, Gloucester, Gloucester, GL4 6HE |
| Headteacher | Rebekah Millward |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 386 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 42.2% |
| School Capacity | 386 / 480 (80% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (33%)
13061st of 13,686
Nationally
1377th of 1,469
In South West
24th of 25
In Gloucester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
33%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
26%
'23/24
33%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed44
64
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
41 families put this school as their 1st choice (64% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Underhill Road, Gloucester
Gloucester, GL4 6HE
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