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Hillview Primary School

Gloucester, GL3 3LHPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2023
KS2 Results
61%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
28 1st-choice / 29 places
Ranking
#7,310
of 13,686 nationally

About Hillview Primary School

Hillview Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 121 applications for just 29 places, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 4.17. Of those applicants, 28 put Hillview as their first preference, and 25 of them were offered a place. That level of demand suggests a strong reputation in the community, though no parent survey data is available to confirm satisfaction rates directly. The school is led by headteacher Helena Armstrong and currently has 211 pupils on roll, just one over its official capacity of 210. It offers nursery provision for children from age three, making it a natural choice for families looking for a single primary setting from the early years through to Year 6. The school is non-denominational and mixed, and 12.3 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is slightly below the national average.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHillview Road, Gloucester, Gloucester, GL3 3LH
HeadteacherHelena Armstrong
Local AuthorityGloucestershire
Number of Pupils211
Free School Meals (FSM)12.3%
School Capacity211 / 210 (100% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Dec 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (14 Dec 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 5 Jun 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
GymnasiumDining HallOutdoor PlaygroundSports HallSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

AthleticsGymnasticsSwimmingCricketDanceTennisCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubChessChoir

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:45

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: hillviewprimary.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Hillview 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.