Hillside Special School
URN: 124903 • Sudbury CO10 1NN
Overview
- Name
- Hillside Special School
- URN
- 124903
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 64.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lizzi Murphy (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01787372808
- Website
- Visit Hillside Special School website
- Address
-
Hitchcock Place, Sudbury CO10 1NN
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Summary
Hillside Special School, located in Sudbury, Suffolk, is a community special school catering to 86 pupils aged 4 to 16 with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD). The school prides itself on creating a safe and stimulating learning environment, where the unique needs of each child are at the forefront of its educational approach. With a strong commitment to equality and mutual respect, Hillside fosters an inclusive atmosphere that embraces diversity.
The curriculum at Hillside is structured around the BRAVE framework, focusing on essential life skills such as communication, physical development, and social interaction. Pupils are grouped into pathways tailored to their individual needs, with smaller class sizes and dedicated support staff ensuring personalised learning experiences. For those with PMLD, opportunities for further education extend to age 19, promoting continued growth and development.
Hillside Special School collaborates closely with health and social care partners to provide comprehensive support for its pupils. The school community celebrates achievements at all levels, fostering a sense of belonging and accomplishment among students and their families.
The curriculum at Hillside is structured around the BRAVE framework, focusing on essential life skills such as communication, physical development, and social interaction. Pupils are grouped into pathways tailored to their individual needs, with smaller class sizes and dedicated support staff ensuring personalised learning experiences. For those with PMLD, opportunities for further education extend to age 19, promoting continued growth and development.
Hillside Special School collaborates closely with health and social care partners to provide comprehensive support for its pupils. The school community celebrates achievements at all levels, fostering a sense of belonging and accomplishment among students and their families.
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Nearby alternatives
- The Ryes College (55.4)
- Pump Farm School (45.2)
- Hampden House Hostel (37.5)
- Salters Hall School (37.5)
- The Montessori School (37.5)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 86 | 59 | 27 | 86 | 45.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 85 | 57 | 28 | 86 | 41.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 83 | 61 | 22 | 86 | 40.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 83 | 61 | 22 | 86 | 40.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 89 | 64 | 25 | 86 | 42.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 91 | 63 | 28 | 86 | 33.70 |
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