Hillstone Primary School

A good academy converter school in Birmingham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Hillstone Primary School.

Birmingham, B347PY Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

44

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
40.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 48.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
23 November 2022
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Hillstone Road
Shard End
Birmingham, B347PY
Phone
1216753573
Website
hillstone.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
141270
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Hillstone Road, Shard End, Birmingham, B34 7PY
Website
www.hillstone.org.uk
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
HILLSTONE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Capacity
475 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
456
Free School Meals
53.8% (245 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.7% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
20.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
48.0%
Reading Score:
101.0
Maths Score:
100.0
Grammar Score:
102.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 100.0 101.0
2023 102.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
23 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
46
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
456 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-2.5 per year)

Down -2.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Inspire, Care and Educate"

Aspiration Resilience Respect Creativity

Curriculum Highlights

Artsmark Platinum – commitment to arts as part of the curriculum, with a drama teacher, instrumental opportunities, performances, and IKON gallery collaborations. Be Healthy School Award – focus on health, nutrition, and wellbeing, in line with students' wellbeing. Food for Life – healthy school meals, lunchtime experience and food education. Investor in People – national diagnostic tool for people management and organisational development. International School Award – engagement with global practices and partnerships. Science Quality Mark Silver – recognition for primary science provision with CPD and mentoring. Aspiration and oracy focus through Voice 21; partnerships to expand opportunities and experiences (e.g., trips, visitors). Outdoor education and residential trips for years 2–6, farm partnerships, allotment-based projects and community links.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wrap-around care includes Breakfast Club (8:00–8:30, free at 8:00), Early Birds Breakfast (starts 7:30, £3.50 per session), and After School Club (3:10–6:00, £9.50 per session or £4 for 3:10–4:00). Break/meal provisions are included. Bookings are required in advance (via Scopay) and a hot meal is provided during ASC. Fees must be paid in advance and late pickups may incur charges.

Admissions Criteria

Admission arrangements: The Academy’s process for Reception applications is through the Local Authority. Pupil Admission Numbers (PAN) from September 2026 are EYFS 60, Year 1 60, Year 2 60, Year 3 60, Year 4 60, Year 5 60, Year 6 60. The proposed PAN for Reception in 2026 is 60. Birmingham Local Authority’s Admissions criteria for 2026/27 (and prior years) are available via the listed ‘Determined’ Birmingham criteria links.

Financial Information

Breakfast Club: 8:00–8:30; 8am breakfast club is free. Early Birds Breakfast starts at 7:30am and is £3.50 per session. After School Club: £9.50 per session (3:10–6:00) or £4 for 3:10–4:00. Fees are paid in advance via Scopay. Persistent lateness may incur additional charges. A hot meal is provided during ASC.

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