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The Hill Primary School

Reading, RG4 8TUPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
66%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
65 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
#5,856
of 13,686 nationally

About The Hill Primary School

The Hill Primary School in Reading is a state primary for children aged 4 to 11 that is comfortably below capacity, with 394 pupils against a published capacity of 420. That spare capacity is notable given the school is heavily oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 206 applications for just 60 places, an oversubscription ratio of 3.43, and only 59 of those offers went to first-preference applicants out of 65 who listed it as their top choice. The school’s intake is significantly less disadvantaged than the national average, with just 4.3% of pupils eligible for free school meals, compared with a typical primary figure of around 23% nationally. This suggests a relatively affluent catchment, and the school’s popularity among local families is clear from the demand. The headteacher is Robert Jones, and the school has no religious character. It does not offer nursery provision or a sixth form, focusing solely on its primary-age cohort.

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)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (1 Nov 2023): School remains Good

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

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.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

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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.