Hill Farm Academy

Primary
Academy
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Foster Road, Radford, Coventry, CV6 3BLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Hill Farm Academy is a primary school in Coventry for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 124 schools in Coventry. It ranks 22nd of 92 primary schools in Coventry. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2015.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 22 April 2015, report published 19 May 2015

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Good

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 29 April 2025

Pupils are extremely proud to attend this happy and friendly school. Every pupil is nurtured and included, whenever they join the school. This means that pupils feel a strong sense of connection with the school community. They look after each other well and have impeccable manners. They demonstrate an excellent understanding of the school's five core values of 'live without harm, equality, altruism, resourcefulness and navigate the world'. The school has high expectations of all pupils. These are realised. Pupils have a high level of commitment to their learning. They are proud of their attainment and the progress they make. Pupils achieve well. This includes those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who speak English as an additional language. Pupils trust staff to support and guide them. They know that staff will help them if they have any worries. Pupils feel safe in school and are able to voice their opinions. They behave extremely well. Adults model positive relationships to pupils. The playground is a hive of activity, where pupils socialise well and get along together. Pupils have rich and varied opportunities to develop their wider talents and interests, through a wealth of clubs. These include baking, choir and sports.

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

64 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths67%

67%, 5 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths11%

11%, 3 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Pupil numbers and mix

477 pupils on roll, with places for 628

Eligible for free school meals32.5%

32.5%, 6 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language54.3%

54.3%, 32.7 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support24.1%

24.1%, 9.3 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.1%

3.1%, 2.9 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Hill Farm Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School	0.1 miles	Ofsted: Good	63% met the expected standard
Radford Primary Academy	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Good	52% met the expected standard
Christ The King Catholic Primary School	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Good	63% met the expected standard
Joseph Cash Primary School	0.7 miles	Ofsted: Good	65% met the expected standard
Whitmore Park Primary School	0.7 miles	Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good	59% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy sponsor led
Sector: Academy
Trust: CASTLE PHOENIX TRUST
Age range: 3 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Dawn Wilson
Phone: 02476595455
Website: hillfarmprimary.org.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Foster Road, Radford, Coventry, CV6 3BL
Local authority: Coventry
URN: 139681

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.