The Hill Primary School
Peppard Road, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8TUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Hill Primary School is a primary school in Reading for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 70 schools in Reading. It ranks 54th of 81 primary schools in Reading. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 November 2013, report published 5 December 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 31 October 2023
The school's motto, 'Growing good people', is at the heart of everything the school does. Pupils benefit from learning and playing in stimulating environments, including the nature area and outdoor classroom. From the minute they join the school, children flourish here. Staff get to know them well. This helps everyone feel confident and safe. The school's ambition is for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to blossom. The school values, threaded throughout the school's work, underpin pupils' behaviour. As a result, pupils speak kindly to each other and play calmy together. Pupils treasure the exciting climbing equipment and branch out onto the school 'trim trail' as they grow older. Pupils develop creative skills throughout the school. The talent show, organised by Year 6, showcases martial arts, art, music, dancing and singing. Pupils cherish the opportunity to celebrate each other's success. Children settle quickly into Reception. Staff teach them school routines and expectations. Across all year groups, pupils focus well in lessons and do not disrupt each other's learning. Occasionally, pupils recognise that their peers may struggle to uphold the school's high standards. Pupils are tolerant of each other and forgive quickly.
What the school should improve
- A small number of subjects require further refinement. This means that pupils' learning is not as deep as it could be in these areas. The school should make sure that the curriculum is fully effective across all subjects.
- Assessment is underdeveloped. As a result, staff do not consistently check pupils' understanding to ensure that learning builds over time. The school should continue to refine their assessment strategies to ensure that pupils are given sufficient opportunity to know more and remember more in all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
47 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
410 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near The Hill Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmer Green Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 69% met the expected standard |
| Caversham Preparatory School | 0.5 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Micklands Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
| Caversham Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| Caversham Park Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Robert Jones
- Phone
- 01189375560
- Address
- Peppard Road, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8TU
- Local authority
- Reading
- URN
- 109788
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.