Hillside Community Primary School
URN: 119298 • Skelmersdale WN8 6DE
Overview
- Name
- Hillside Community Primary School
- URN
- 119298
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 62.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Angela Aspinwall-Livesey (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01695724860
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Egerton, Skelmersdale WN8 6DE
Summary
Hillside Community Primary School, located in Skelmersdale, Lancashire, serves a mixed-gender population of 173 pupils, with a capacity of 210. The school operates as a community primary institution, emphasizing inclusivity and support for all students. Approximately 59.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, reflecting the school's commitment to serving its local community.
The curriculum at Hillside is designed to provide a well-rounded education, encompassing core subjects such as English, Maths, and Science, alongside a broad range of creative and practical subjects, including Art, Music, and Physical Education. The school also prioritises Personal, Social, Health Education (PSHE) and promotes British values, ensuring that students develop not only academically but also socially and emotionally.
Hillside offers various extracurricular activities, including breakfast and after-school clubs, to support families and enhance student engagement. The school fosters a collaborative environment, encouraging parental involvement and feedback through regular surveys and communication, reinforcing its ethos of community and partnership in education.
The curriculum at Hillside is designed to provide a well-rounded education, encompassing core subjects such as English, Maths, and Science, alongside a broad range of creative and practical subjects, including Art, Music, and Physical Education. The school also prioritises Personal, Social, Health Education (PSHE) and promotes British values, ensuring that students develop not only academically but also socially and emotionally.
Hillside offers various extracurricular activities, including breakfast and after-school clubs, to support families and enhance student engagement. The school fosters a collaborative environment, encouraging parental involvement and feedback through regular surveys and communication, reinforcing its ethos of community and partnership in education.
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- Financial Information (other)
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- DfE Performance Table (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 173
- Boys
- 90
- Girls
- 83
- FSM %
- 59.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-02-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 173 | 90 | 83 | 210 | 59.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 189 | 95 | 94 | 210 | 60.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 199 | 102 | 97 | 210 | 58.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 199 | 102 | 97 | 210 | 58.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 192 | 102 | 90 | 210 | 56.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 205 | 108 | 97 | 210 | 50.00 |
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