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The Hill Primary School

The Hill Primary School

Reading, RG4 8TUPrimary School·Ages 4-11
Goodby Ofsted

94%

Capacity

394

Pupils

3.4x

Demand

About The Hill Primary School

The Hill Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Reading community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 394 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 420 places).

Ofsted has rated The Hill Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Robert Jones, it falls under Reading local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5856th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 12th out of 38 in Reading.

The Hill Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 206 applications for 60 places, making it 3.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 65 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at The Hill Primary School include ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Gymnastics, Cross Country, Athletics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Choir, Science Club, Eco Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 4.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Reading, The Hill Primary School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressPeppard Road, Reading, Reading, RG4 8TU
HeadteacherRobert Jones
Local AuthorityReading
Number of Pupils394
Free School Meals (FSM)4.3%
School Capacity394 / 420 (94% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (1 Nov 2023): School remains Good

Unchanged
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 5 Dec 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (66%)

5856th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 50%

823rd of 2,034

In South East

Top 50%

12th of 38

In Reading

Top 50%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

66%

Expected Standard

5%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 108
Expected:85%
Higher:41%
Writing
Expected:71%
Higher:5%
MathsAvg Score: 105
Expected:76%
Higher:29%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeStable -1%

'22/23

67%

'23/24

66%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

Facilities

7
ICT SuiteGymnasiumPlaying FieldsSensory RoomMusic RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

NetballGymnasticsCross CountryAthleticsSwimmingDance

Clubs & Activities

ChessChoirScience ClubEco Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

60

Applications

206

High Demand

Competitive - many more applications than places available

Applications to places ratio3.4x
0x1x2x3x5x+

65 families put this school as their 1st choice (32% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About The Hill Primary School

The Hill 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.

Contact Information

01189375560www.thehillprimary.org.uk

Peppard Road, Reading

Reading, RG4 8TU

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Peppard Road, Reading

Reading, RG4 8TU

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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