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Hill Top School

Hill Top School, Gateshead
Special school

Hill Top School

Wealcroft, Felling, Gateshead, NE10 8LT

A Good-rated special school in Gateshead.

Community special school
Pupils
135
Ages
11-19
FSM
57.5%
Capacity
120
Ofsted
Good
Oct 2014

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

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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About Hill Top School

Hill Top School is a secondary school in Gateshead, Gateshead. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2014 inspection). The school has around 135 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Wealcroft, Gateshead, NE10 8LT | More schools in Gateshead

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Feb 2024 — School remains Good
  2. Oct 2014 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Hill Top School

What is Hill Top School's Ofsted rating?
Hill Top School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2014 inspection.
Where is Hill Top School located?
Hill Top School is a secondary school in Gateshead, Gateshead (NE10 8LT).
How many pupils attend Hill Top School?
Hill Top School has around 135 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Hill Top School with other schools?
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