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The Hill Primary Academy
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The Hill Primary Academy
- Primary
- Barnsley S63 0DS
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Staff are trained well and deliver the early reading scheme consistently.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum planning is sequenced so that core knowledge is revisited as pupils progress.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects like French and music need further development.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils complete paired reading tasks very well.
Support for Falling Behind: There are daily fast-track interventions in place to support pupils who need extra help.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils engage well in lessons and are keen to learn.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND get the right help to achieve their targets.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is very rare and pupils know teachers support them.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Teachers establish clear routines for behaviour focused on readiness, respect, and safety.
Parent Feedback: Leaders maintain close working relationships with families.
Extracurricular Activities: Opportunities for clubs such as fencing and archery.
Outdoor Facilities: Staff engage with pupils during social times, including playing football.
Teacher Engagement: Staff read to pupils every day and delight in watching expert readers.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff use assessment to identify and address misconceptions.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers' subject knowledge in French and music is less secure.
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About Us
The Hill Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 384 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 52% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The Hill is a school that is evolving and growing quickly. We belong to the Astrea Academy clan. It is our responsibility to encourage and uplift our kids. In the classroom, every child has an equal part to play, and we firmly think that our kids need inclusion. At The Hill, we want students to look forward to going to class and be inspired to learn. There are fifteen courses here right now, each with a teacher and a teaching assistant. There are morning and afternoon programmes at our nursery. There is also a licenced childcare facility that accepts kids from three months to four years old. Our goal is for every kid to achieve their full potential in both their academic and social lives. We want them to graduate from The Hill prepared to begin secondary school and to serve as outstanding role models for other kids. Working with families is something we value highly in order to make sure that every kid is able to develop to their full potential in a nurturing environment. All kids are welcome to join the daily breakfast club, which costs one per day. If you have any questions, please get in touch with our business manager, Mrs. Kim Bradley, or one of our office administrators, Mrs. Julie Hole or Mrs. Clayre Hutchinson, at 01709 892145.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌà grade |
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B-
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B
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 2-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.6 | 21.2 | 20.8 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 101 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 100 | 101 | 102 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 100 | 101 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 52% | 60.22% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 6.79% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 2.1 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 3 | 103 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 2 | 102 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 46% 11 | 66.61% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 8.78% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.0 | Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.8 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 98 2 | 101 | 94 |
| Reading | 99 1 | 101 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 35% 4 | 63.78% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.29% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.8 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -4.3 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -3.1 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 100 | 100 | 93 |
| Reading | 100 | 99 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 39% | 58.86% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.22% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -6.6 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -3.7 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Hill Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 21 : 1
