Hillside High School
URN: 141693 • Bootle L20 9NU
Overview
- Name
- Hillside High School
- URN
- 141693
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- WADE DEACON TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 52.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Amanda Ryan (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01515252630
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Breeze Hill, Bootle L20 9NU
Summary
Hillside High School is a mixed secondary academy located in Bootle, Sefton, with a current enrolment of 741 pupils and a capacity of 921. The school is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment, with a significant 53% of students eligible for free school meals, reflecting its dedication to serving the local community. The ethos of the school centres on prioritising the educational needs of its pupils, ensuring they receive the best possible opportunities for success.
The curriculum at Hillside High School is designed to foster personal development and academic achievement. The school offers a range of subjects and extracurricular activities, promoting a well-rounded education. Key initiatives include a focus on literacy and numeracy, as well as support for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The school also emphasizes the importance of work experience and career readiness, preparing students for their future pathways.
Hillside High School values strong partnerships with parents and the wider community. Regular communication through newsletters and events ensures that families are engaged in their children's education. The school aims to create a safe and nurturing environment where every pupil can thrive academically and personally.
The curriculum at Hillside High School is designed to foster personal development and academic achievement. The school offers a range of subjects and extracurricular activities, promoting a well-rounded education. Key initiatives include a focus on literacy and numeracy, as well as support for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The school also emphasizes the importance of work experience and career readiness, preparing students for their future pathways.
Hillside High School values strong partnerships with parents and the wider community. Regular communication through newsletters and events ensures that families are engaged in their children's education. The school aims to create a safe and nurturing environment where every pupil can thrive academically and personally.
Useful links
- SEND (sen)
- Essential 8 - Ready to learn (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Train to teach (other)
- Job Vacancies (other)
- School Info (other)
- Policies (other)
- CLICK HERE TO VIEW OUR 2022-2023 PROSPECTUS (other)
- Admissions (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Sefton
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- WADE DEACON TRUST
- Capacity
- 921
- Pupils
- 741
- Boys
- 349
- Girls
- 392
- FSM %
- 53.00
- Open date
- 2015-03-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Merseyside
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 741 | 349 | 392 | 921 | 53.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 696 | 343 | 353 | 921 | 54.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 648 | 321 | 327 | 921 | 48.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 648 | 321 | 327 | 970 | 48.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 626 | 326 | 300 | 970 | 44.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 613 | 311 | 302 | 970 | 41.30 |
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