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Hillside High School

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Hillside High School

Breeze Hill, Bootle, L20 9NU

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Pupils
741
Ages
11-16
FSM
53.0%
Attainment 8
39.6
Ofsted
Good
Sept 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
39.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
14.7%
Basics 9-5
33.8%

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 (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
57.7%
EBacc APS
3.61
EBacc 9-5
11.5%
EBacc 9-4
27.7%
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About Hillside High School

Hillside High School is a secondary school in Bootle, Sefton. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.6. The school has around 741 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Breeze Hill, Bootle, L20 9NU | More schools in Sefton

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Sept 2023 — Good
  2. Jun 2021 — Requires improvement
  3. Mar 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  4. Nov 2019 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
  5. Feb 2018 — Inadequate

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Hillside High School

What is Hillside High School's Ofsted rating?
Hillside High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Hillside High School's latest exam results?
Hillside High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Hillside High School located?
Hillside High School is a secondary school in Bootle, Sefton (L20 9NU).
How many pupils attend Hillside High School?
Hillside High School has around 741 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Hillside High School with other schools?
View Hillside High School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Sefton.