Located in Reading, Hillside Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Hillside Primary School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Rushey Way, Reading, RG6 4HQ |
| Website: | www.hillside.wokingham.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01189755771 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Wokingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Dan Pearman |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 149957 |
Ofsted inspection date: 08/07/2014
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 482 |
| Number of Pupils: | |
| Number of Boys: | |
| Number of Girls: |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blagdon Nursery School Blagdon Road , Whitley RG2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 1,617 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Primary School Rushey Way , Lower Earley RG6 4HQ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Primary School Rushey Way , Lower Earley RG6 4HQ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiteknights Primary School Fairlawn Green , Shinfield Rise RG2 8EP | 3out of 4 | 612 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiteknights Primary School Fairlawn Green , Shinfield Rise RG2 8EP | - not rated | 612 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ridgeway Primary School Hillbrow , RG2 8JD | - not rated | 1,020 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thamesbridge College Northumberland Avenue , RG2 8DJ | - not rated | 1,640 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartland High School 125 Hartland Road , RG2 8AF | 1out of 4 | 1,677 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Madejski Academy 125 Hartland Road , RG2 8AF | - not rated | 1,730 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maiden Erlegh School Off Silverdale Road , Earley RG6 7HS | - not rated | 1,990 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maiden Erlegh School Silverdale Rd , Earley RG6 7HS | 4out of 4 | 1,990 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading College and School of Arts and Design Crescent Road , RG1 5RQ | - not rated | 2,855 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosfields School Shinfield Road , RG2 9BL | - not rated | 700 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leighton Park School Shinfield Road , RG2 7ED | - not rated | 951 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global UK Reading Primary Campus 401 Old Whitley Wood Lane , Shinfield RG2 8QA | - not rated | 1,913 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Reading Whiteknights House , Whiteknights RG6 6UR | - not rated | 2,069 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lavender House 17 Newcastle Road , Whitley RG2 7TN | - not rated | 2,468 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.