A good academy converter school in Bedford. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Hills Academy.
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/ 100
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Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 105.0 | 107.0 |
| 2023 | 104.0 | 105.0 |
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Derived insights and analysis
Improving trend (+1.5 per year)
Up 1.5% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
Headteacher Moya Whitehead introduces The Hills Academy as a diverse, welcoming and ambitious community where every child is valued. She highlights a culture where equality, inclusion, high standards, safety, and broad opportunities are priorities, and where staff, governors, and families work in partnership to support children’s academic and personal development.
Prime Time before & after school care runs daily during term time: 7:30–8:30am (Morning Club with breakfast from 8:00–8:30am) and 3:30–6:00pm. Registration has an annual fee of £10 per child. Booking and payments are via Magic Booking. Sessions include a range of activities and can be canceled up to 2 hours before the session. Morning care includes a free breakfast option from 8:00–8:30am. Morning and after-school care are supervised by staff and chargeable per session.
Nursery admissions occur in September after a child’s third birthday; spaces in January or April may be available with a waiting list. Nursery can be full-time or part-time (five sessions per week funded by the government) and has capacity for 30 morning and 30 afternoon places. Admissions to Nursery are decided by the school. Children may join Reception in September after their fourth birthday. Admissions to Reception through to Year 6 are decided by the local authority according to the admissions policy; a Nursery place does not guarantee a Reception place. Reception to Year 6 consists of two classes per year group (up to 30 per class). Primary applications are usually required by early January for a September start. More information is available in this section or on the Bedford Borough website.