Hillside Community First School
URN: 146690 • Verwood BH31 7HE
Overview
- Name
- Hillside Community First School
- URN
- 146690
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- INITIO LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- David Graves (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01202822737
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hillside Road, Verwood BH31 7HE
Summary
Hillside Community First School, located in Verwood, Dorset, is a mixed primary academy that caters to children aged 4 to 9 years. Established in 1967, the school has a rich history and operates within the Initio Learning Trust. With a current enrolment of 206 pupils and a capacity for 240, Hillside emphasizes a strong community spirit and values close partnerships with parents and carers.
The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum designed to inspire children and foster a love for learning. Hillside prioritises creating a safe and supportive environment where children can thrive academically and personally. The school features an outdoor learning area, including a forest school, which enhances the educational experience.
Hillside Community First School actively encourages parental involvement and hosts regular open mornings for prospective families. The school community is supported by a dedicated PTA, which contributes significantly to resources and opportunities for students. For more information on admissions and school activities, parents are invited to visit the school's website or contact the office directly.
The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum designed to inspire children and foster a love for learning. Hillside prioritises creating a safe and supportive environment where children can thrive academically and personally. The school features an outdoor learning area, including a forest school, which enhances the educational experience.
Hillside Community First School actively encourages parental involvement and hosts regular open mornings for prospective families. The school community is supported by a dedicated PTA, which contributes significantly to resources and opportunities for students. For more information on admissions and school activities, parents are invited to visit the school's website or contact the office directly.
Useful links
- Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) (sen)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Events Calendar (calendar)
- Latest News (calendar)
- Little Owls First WeekOur reception children have enjoyed their first week at Hillside. 19 SepRead MoreLittle Owls First Week (calendar)
- Is your child starting school in September 2026?Click here for more info (calendar)
- Year 4 LeaversWe would like to extend our warmest wishes to all our wonderful Year 4 children as they move on to t...22 JulRead MoreYear 4 Leavers (calendar)
- Newsletters (calendar)
- Term Dates (calendar)
- Vacancies (calendar)
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Key details
- LA
- Dorset
- Age range
- 4 - 9
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- INITIO LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 240
- Pupils
- 206
- Boys
- 112
- Girls
- 94
- FSM %
- 17.50
- Open date
- 2019-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-05-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 206 | 112 | 94 | 240 | 17.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 212 | 111 | 101 | 240 | 17.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 229 | 126 | 103 | 300 | 14.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 229 | 126 | 103 | 300 | 14.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 244 | 126 | 118 | 300 | 16.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 255 | 122 | 133 | 300 | 14.90 |
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