Special schoolData as of May 2026

Hillside Specialist School and College

Ribchester Road, Longridge, Preston, PR3 3XB

Community special school

Pupils

115

Ages

3-19

FSM

37.4%

Capacity

Ofsted

Good

Feb 2018

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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About Hillside Specialist School and College

Hillside Specialist School and College is a secondary school in Preston, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2018 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 115 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Ribchester Road, Preston, PR3 3XB | More schools in Lancashire

Ofsted inspection history

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

Mar 2024 — School remains Good
Feb 2018 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Hillside Specialist School and College

What is Hillside Specialist School and College's Ofsted rating?

Hillside Specialist School and College received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2018 inspection.

What are Hillside Specialist School and College's latest exam results?

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

Where is Hillside Specialist School and College located?

Hillside Specialist School and College is a secondary school in Preston, Lancashire (PR3 3XB).

How many pupils attend Hillside Specialist School and College?

Hillside Specialist School and College has around 115 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Hillside Specialist School and College with other schools?

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