Hill Avenue Academy

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Hill Avenue, Lanesfield, Wolverhampton, WV4 6PYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Hill Avenue Academy is a primary school in Wolverhampton for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 122 schools in Wolverhampton. It ranks 30th of 66 primary schools in Wolverhampton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2019.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 21 May 2019, report published 24 June 2019

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 28 January 2025

Pupils enjoy learning at Hill Avenue. In lessons they listen carefully, show determination, and support each other during group work. By the end of Year 6, most pupils achieve the school's high expectations. Pupils leave as knowledgeable and considerate individuals who are well-prepared for secondary school. Pupils fully reflect the school values of 'happiness, achieve, respect and teamwork' in how they conduct themselves. They are kind and caring towards each other. At breaktimes, boys and girls like playing football and netball. Some pupils increase their step count by walking around the playground. Pupils are happy. They feel safe and well cared for by staff. The school's outdoor learning programme helps the youngest children to move, walk and climb safely. Older pupils learn to use tools carefully and make campfires. Pupils develop their leadership skills by serving on the junior leadership committee or by taking on the roles of head girl and boy. They develop their communication skills by taking part in the 'Have Hill Got News For You' project. Pupils present the latest news and interview teachers and classmates. Pupils can also access a range of clubs. These clubs develop and nurture pupils' musical, artistic and sporting interests.

What the school should improve

  • The school does not ensure that key stage 1 pupils who are at an early stage of writing become fluent writers. As a result, some pupils' writing contains errors in letter formation, spelling and sentence construction. The school should make sure that pupils develop, practise and embed basic writing skills and learn to write legibly.
  • In a few wider curriculum subjects, the adaptations made for pupils with SEND are not closely matched to their needs. As a result, some pupils with SEND do not achieve as well as they could. The school should ensure that in these subjects, the curriculum is suitably adapted so that pupils progress well through the curriculum.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

45 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths69%

69%, 7 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths4%

4%, 4 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score102

102, 3 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

346 pupils on roll, with places for 397

Eligible for free school meals40.5%

40.5%, 14 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language33.2%

33.2%, 11.6 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support15.3%

15.3%, 0.5 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.3%

2.3%, 3.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Hill Avenue Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Lanesfield Primary School0.2 milesOfsted: Good73% met the expected standard
Spring Vale Primary School0.5 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standard85% met the expected standard
Manor Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Outstanding73% met the expected standard
Parkfield Primary School0.8 milesReport card: Needs attention to expected standard84% met the expected standard
St Teresa's Catholic Primary Academy0.8 milesOfsted: Good70% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
MANOR MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Daniel Steventon
Address
Hill Avenue, Lanesfield, Wolverhampton, WV4 6PY
Local authority
Wolverhampton
URN
143151

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.