Hillary Primary School is a primary school maintained by the local authority (Walsall). It has about 700 boys and girls aged between 3 and 11. In June 2023 the school was rated ‘Requires Improvement’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Progress, Disadvantaged pupils and Representation. Relative weaknesses include Attendance, Environment, Attainment and Finances.
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Progress:Above average. Progress in maths is above average, in reading it is about average and in writing it is about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Disadvantaged pupils:Above average. Progress in maths is above average. Progress in reading is above average. Progress in writing is about average.
Representation:Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is out of balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions:About average. The occupancy rate and offer rate are both quite high.
Finances:Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Attainment:Below average. Maths attainment is below average, reading is below average and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) is about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Environment:Poor. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all quite high.
Attendance:Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.