Special schoolData as of May 2026

Hillside Special School

Hitchcock Place, Sudbury, CO10 1NN

Community special school

Pupils

Ages

4-19

FSM

45.2%

Capacity

Ofsted

Outstanding

Jan 2014

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

0.0%

Writing

0.0%

Maths

0.0%

RWM Combined

0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

N/A

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

N/A

Basics 9-5

N/A

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

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About Hillside Special School

Hillside Special School is a secondary school in Sudbury, Suffolk. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2014 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 86 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Hitchcock Place, Sudbury, CO10 1NN | More schools in Suffolk

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Hillside Special School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Sept 2023 — School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 …
Sept 2023 — School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 …
Jan 2014 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Hillside Special School

What is Hillside Special School's Ofsted rating?

Hillside Special School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2014 inspection.

What are Hillside Special School's latest exam results?

Hillside Special School: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Hillside Special School located?

Hillside Special School is a secondary school in Sudbury, Suffolk (CO10 1NN).

How many pupils attend Hillside Special School?

Hillside Special School has around 86 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Hillside Special School with other schools?

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