Hillside Primary School
84%
Capacity
421
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Hillside Primary School
Hillside Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Ipswich community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 421 pupils on roll and is well-filled (84% of 500 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Hillside Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Lucy Wass, it falls under Suffolk local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 49% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11057th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 19th out of 27 in Ipswich.
Hillside Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 49 applications for 38 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 38 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Hillside Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Forest School, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cross Country, Athletics, Football and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Science Club, Film Club, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 42.9%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Ipswich, Hillside Primary School is one of the options available in the East of England 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 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Belstead Avenue, Ipswich, Ipswich, IP2 8NU |
| Headteacher | Lucy Wass |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Number of Pupils | 421 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 42.9% |
| School Capacity | 421 / 500 (84% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (49%)
11057th of 13,686
Nationally
1231st of 1,612
In East of England
19th of 27
In Ipswich
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
49%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
30%
'23/24
49%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed38
49
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
38 families put this school as their 1st choice (78% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Belstead Avenue, Ipswich
Ipswich, IP2 8NU
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