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Hill Top CofE Primary School and Nursery | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
Hill Top CofE Primary School and Nursery
Hill Top CofE Primary School and Nursery
- Primary
- Bradford BD12 0TL
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The school has created a reading culture; pupils make good progress in reading with effective phonics screening.
Success of the Curriculum: The leadership team has maintained good quality education with a focus on reducing attainment gaps and enriching experiences.
Areas Needing Improvement: More work is needed on reducing attainment gaps between boys and girls in key stage 1, and expanding writing opportunities across the curriculum.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils' progress in mathematics and reading at key stage 2 was in the top 10% nationally.
Support for Falling Behind: Interim milestones and success criteria ensure pupils falling behind are supported effectively.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils exhibit good behaviour, resilience, confidence, and respect towards others.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils report feeling safe and that bullying is rare, dealt with quickly if it occurs.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: There is a strong culture of safeguarding; staff are well-trained and vigilant.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school, noting approachable staff and strong support for families.
Parental Involvement: Parents are involved through workshops and events like 'Shine time' to celebrate successes with their children.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils appreciate the wider range of enrichment opportunities which help develop broader skills.
Teacher Engagement: There has been considerable investment in professional development, and teachers regularly share best practices.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective questioning and addressing misconceptions have helped pupils close gaps in knowledge.
Teaching Staff Challenges: There is still room for improvement in embedding writing opportunities across the curriculum.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular evaluations ensure high standards of teaching, but embedding practices needs consistency.
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About Us
Hill Top CofE Primary School and Nursery is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 241 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 37% 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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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 51动漫 grade |
C
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B-
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C+
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.6 | - | 29.6 |
| Proficient Math | 100 | 111 | 100 |
| Proficient Read | 101 | 107 | 101 |
| 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 | 100 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 101 | 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 | 37% | 56.64% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.95% | 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 | -3.8 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.4 | Well Below 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 | 106 1 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 96 | 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 | 84% 17 | 59.75% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 4 | 8.4% | 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 | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.0 | 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 | 105 3 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 3 | 95 | 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 | 67% 11 | 56.47% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 3 | 7.48% | 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 | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.5 | 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 | 108 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 109 | 92 | 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 | 78% | 54.41% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 7.4% | 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 | 3.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | 4.1 | Well Below Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 27th Oct 2025 - 3rd Nov 2025 |
| Winter Holidays | 22nd Dec 2025 - 5th Jan 2026 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 16th Feb 2026 - 20th Feb 2026 |
| Spring Holidays | 30th Mar 2026 - 10th Apr 2026 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 25th May 2026 - 1st Jun 2026 |
| Summer Holidays | 20th Jul 2026 - 31st Aug 2026 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2025 - 24th Oct 2025 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 4th Nov 2025 - 19th Dec 2025 |
| Spring Term | 6th Jan 2026 - 13th Feb 2026 |
| Spring Term-2 | 23rd Feb 2026 - 27th Mar 2026 |
| Summer Term | 13th Apr 2026 - 22nd May 2026 |
| Summer Term-2 | 2nd Jun 2026 - 17th Jul 2026 |
Students Teachers
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Hill Top CofE Primary School and Nursery
Local authority ratio 20 : 1