Hillside Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 2 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Rushey Way, Lower Earley, Reading, RG6 4HQOpen in maps

Hillside Primary School is a primary school in Reading for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 84 schools in Wokingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2014.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 8 July 2014, report published 9 September 2014

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good

Read the full Ofsted report

Pupil numbers and mix

450 pupils on roll, with places for 482

Eligible for free school meals6.2%

6.2%, 20.3 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language33.8%

33.8%, 12.2 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support1.3%

1.3%, 13.5 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.7%

2.7%, 3.3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Hillside Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Whiteknights Primary School0.3 milesOfsted: Good95% met the expected standard
The Ridgeway Primary School0.6 milesOfsted judgements: Good54% met the expected standard
Radstock Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Christ The King Catholic Primary School0.9 milesReport card: Needs attention57% met the expected standard
Geoffrey Field Infant School1 mileOfsted judgements: OutstandingNot published

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
ORCHARD LEARNING ALLIANCE
Age range
2 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Dan Pearman
Phone
01189755771
Website
hillside.wokingham.sch.uk
Address
Rushey Way, Lower Earley, Reading, RG6 4HQ
Local authority
Wokingham
URN
149957

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.