Hill View Primary School
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Hill View Primary School is a converter academy in Banbury for boys and girls aged 3 to 11. It has 495 pupils and room for 670. About 27 in every 100 pupils come from a low-income family, about the same as most schools in England. We give it 17 out of 100. That puts it below schools like it, ahead of 14% of the 50 schools most like it. Ofsted's last grade was good, back in 2022.
Hill View Crescent, Banbury, OX16 1DN01295 251205hillview-school.co.ukMrs Claire Ferens headteacherAll details
What Ofsted found
Ofsted's last full inspection was on 11 January 2022, back when it gave schools one overall grade. Read the report on Ofsted's website.
Good overall.
This inspection is more than 4 years old. When Ofsted next visits, the school will get a report card instead of one grade.
Results
Year 6 results (SATs), summer 2025
61 children took the tests. Here is how they did against every state primary in England.
All Year 6 measures, year by year
| Measure | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2019 | 2018† | 2017† | Oxfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils tested | 61 | 76 | 66 | 68 | 79 | 71 | – | – |
| Reached the expected level at 11Expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 56% | 51% | 56% | 47% | 58% | 52% | 63% | 63% |
| Working above the expected levelHigher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 0% | 0% | 3% | 4% | 3% | 10% | 8% |
| Reading scoreReading average scaled score | 103.0 | 103.0 | 103.0 | 101.0 | 105.0 | 104.0 | 106.1 | 105.6 |
| Maths scoreMaths average scaled score | 103.0 | 103.0 | 105.0 | 101.0 | 103.0 | 104.0 | 104.4 | 104.6 |
| Grammar and spelling scoreGPS average scaled score | 103.0 | 102.0 | 103.0 | 102.0 | 106.0 | 106.0 | 104.8 | 105.2 |
| Expected level: readingReading expected standard | 62% | 66% | 62% | 63% | 75% | 70% | – | – |
| Expected level: mathsMaths expected standard | 70% | 71% | 80% | 63% | 68% | 72% | – | – |
| Expected level: writingWriting expected standard (teacher assessed) | 70% | 66% | 68% | 68% | 70% | 56% | – | – |
| Reading progressReading progress score | – | – | -2.8 | -2.0 | -0.6 | +0.9 | – | – |
| Maths progressMaths progress score | – | – | +0.8 | -2.2 | -1.1 | +0.5 | – | – |
| Expected level: low-income pupilsExpected standard, disadvantaged | 35% | 43% | 38% | 36% | 48% | 30% | – | – |
| Expected level: other pupilsExpected standard, non-disadvantaged | 66% | 57% | 67% | 53% | 63% | 61% | – | – |
There are no progress figures for 2025. That year group missed their Year 2 tests during Covid, so there was no starting point to measure from. Progress figures come back with the December 2026 results. Tests were cancelled altogether in 2020 and 2021.
† These results are for Hill View Primary School, the school this one replaced in October 2017. Same building and the same children. It got a new registration number, usually because it joined an academy trust.
Does every child do well here?
A good school does well by every child, not just on average. Each row compares two groups of pupils here. The grey marks show the same two groups across England. 2 of the 4 gaps are smaller than the gap across England. When a group has fewer than about ten pupils, its figures jump around a lot from year to year.
At the end of primary school, 2025
Low-income means the child has had free school meals at some point in the last six years. A group's figure isn't published when it has fewer than six pupils.
Getting a place
Admissions policy not published.
154 places were empty (24% of the total), so almost everyone who applies gets in. Pupil numbers have stayed about the same since 2021/22.
In 2026 every child who applied got a place, so how far away you live didn't matter. That could change if the school gets more popular.
We measure in a straight line from the middle of your postcode to the school. The council measures its own way, and the cut-off changes every year. Use this as a rough guide, and read the council's admissions booklet before you apply.
How places were given out for September 2026. Every child who applied got a place (45 offers for 60 places). 40 families put it down as their first choice and 40 of them got in (100%).
| Entry | Places | Put it first | Applied at all | Got a place | First choices who got in | How far the last child lived | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Primary | 60 | 40 | 105 | 45 | 100% | – all offered | LA |
| 2025 Primary | 60 | 48 | 147 | 60 | 100% | 850 m | LA |
| 2024 Primary | 90 | 51 | 136 | 54 | 100% | – all offered | LA |
| 2023 Primary | 90 | 50 | 136 | 55 | 100% | – all offered | LA |
What a home within 850 m of the school costs
Every home sold within that distance of the school (the typical cut-off over the last three years), of any type, from HM Land Registry records. If homes here cost more than the district average, that is the price people pay to live close enough to get in.
What parents say
From Ofsted's Parent View survey: 29 parents answered in the year to 6 April 2026. Parents choose whether to fill it in, and many only do so when an inspection is coming, so don't read too much into small differences. The England figures are the average for primary schools with enough answers to publish.
Who goes here
Who a school teaches matters. That is why our score compares it with schools that take in a similar mix of children, not with every school in the country.
Specialist SEND provision. Listed by the government as catering for social, emotional and mental health, speech, language and communication, severe learning difficulties, specific learning difficulties.
To get a place in the unit or resourced provision, a child normally needs an education, health and care plan (EHCP) that names the school. Other schools in Oxfordshire with social, emotional and mental health provision.
Infant classes (Reception to Year 2) average 30.3 pupils (England 25.5); junior classes (Years 3 to 6) average 28.5 (England 27.3).
The most common needs among pupils getting extra support: language and communications needs (44), emotional and mental health (42), Autistic spectrum disorder (27), Moderate learning difficulty (15), Physical disability (2), Specific learning difficulty (2).
How the mix of pupils has changed
| Census | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils on roll | 495 | 503 | 514 | 491 | 489 | 511 |
| Pupils from low-income familiesFree school meals | 26% | 27% | 31% | 30% | 32% | 26% |
| Pupils learning EnglishEnglish as an additional language | 28% | 31% | 28% | 27% | 25% | 26% |
| Pupils getting extra supportSEN support | – | 25% | 20% | 20% | 20% | 19% |
| Pupils with an EHC planEducation, health and care plans | – | 5% | 4% | 3% | 3% | 1% |
Attendance and behaviour
In 2024/25 pupils were in school 93.0% of the time. Across similar schools in England it was 94.8%.
Attendance year by year
| Measure | 2024/25 | 2023/24 | 2022/23 | 2021/22 | 2020/21 | 2018/19 | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sessions missedOverall absence | 7.0% | 7.0% | 7.2% | 7.7% | 3.7% | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| Missed with permissionAuthorised absence | 5.4% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 6.4% | 2.9% | 3.5% | – |
| Missed without permissionUnauthorised absence | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | – |
| Pupils missing a lot of schoolPersistent absence | 18.6% | 19.3% | 20.5% | 22.4% | 9.8% | 9.4% | 12.8% |
| SuspensionsSuspension rate | 1.6 | 3.3 | 2.0 | 1.8 | 1.2 | – | – |
| Permanent exclusionsPermanent exclusions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – |
Staff and money
From the government's count of school staff in November 2025 and the school's published accounts.
Money
From the academy accounts return, year to August 2025. The per-pupil figures are compared with other primary schools in England that report their accounts the same way.
Reserves are the money left over at the end of the year, kept back for emergencies and big projects. Being in the red year after year is a warning sign. Very large reserves can mean money sitting in the bank instead of being spent on today's pupils. Academy figures are rounded to the nearest £1,000 and include a share of any money the trust holds centrally.
The area around the school
Crime figures come from police.uk. The police record each crime at the nearest of a fixed set of map points rather than the exact spot, so “within 500 m” is only rough. House prices are from HM Land Registry sales nearby over the last two years.
Nearby schools
The closest primary schools, nearest first. Hover over a row to see it on the map.
| School | Type | Distance | Pupils | Ofsted | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwick Primary School and Nursery | Academy | 580 m | 249 | No overall grade 2024 | 48 | Compare |
| William Morris Primary School | Academy | 730 m | 240 | Not inspected | 47 | Compare |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury | Academy | 930 m | 197 | No overall grade 2025 | 29 | Compare |
| Orchard Fields Community School | Council | 0.7 miles | 415 | Not inspected | 82 | Compare |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury | Academy | 0.7 miles | 226 | Good 2022 | 34 | Compare |
| Hanwell Fields Community School | Academy | 0.7 miles | 454 | No overall grade 2025 | 30 | Compare |
| Queensway School | Council | 1.0 miles | 398 | Good 2022 | 63 | Compare |
| Harriers Banbury Academy | Academy | 1.0 miles | 408 | Good 2024 | 34 | Compare |
Compared with schools like it
Our score compares Hill View Primary School with the 49 schools in England whose pupils are most like its own. We match on family income, how many children are learning English, special needs, the neighbourhood, the size of the school and how it admits pupils. Those 49 schools are dotted all over the country, so we don't list them. What matters is where this school sits among them.
How the score was worked out
The score is out of 100. A 17 means that once everything below is added up, this school comes out ahead of 17% of primary schools in England. Results bounce around from year to year, especially in small schools, so we also show a likely range: 9 to 28. Every part is judged against schools with a similar mix of pupils. For small schools we pull each part towards the group average, so one unusual year can't swing the score too far.
| What we looked at | How much it counts | Against schools like it | Effect on the score | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Results over three years | 25% | below | -0.13 | 2025, 2024 and 2023 results; 61 pupils |
| Ofsted inspection | 16% (normally 20%, cut because the inspection is old) | in line | +0.01 | Ofsted grade, 4.7 years old |
| Progress pupils make | 20% | below | -0.12 | DfE progress measure; 61 pupils |
| Direction of travel over five years | 10% | in line | -0.03 | results and attendance falling year on year |
| Attendance and behaviour | 10% | below | -0.10 | 2024/25; 435 pupils |
| Results, allowing for the mix of pupils | 10% | well below | -0.11 | Attainment relative to schools with a similar intake; 61 pupils |
| What parents say | 5% | in line | -0.02 | Ofsted's Parent View survey, allowing for how many parents replied; 29 responses |
Worked out on 13 September 2026 (method v1). Read how the score works, including every weight and the checks we run. Think a number is wrong? Tell us.
Questions parents ask
Is Hill View Primary School a good school?
The figures are weak. Hill View Primary School scores 17 out of 100. That is below schools that take in a similar mix of pupils, and ahead of 14% of the 50 schools most like it in England. The score could fairly be anywhere from 9 to 28, so a few points either way between schools doesn't mean much.
What is Hill View Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Hill View Primary School good at its last full inspection on 11 January 2022. That was more than four years ago. When Ofsted next visits, the school will get a report card instead of a single grade.
How good are Hill View Primary School's SATs results?
In summer 2025, 56% of Year 6 children reached the expected level in reading, writing and maths. Across England it was 63%. 7% went further and reached the higher level.
How many pupils does Hill View Primary School have?
495 pupils aged 3 to 11 were on the roll in January 2026. It has 670 places, so it is 74% full.
Is Hill View Primary School oversubscribed?
Probably not. 154 places were empty in 2024/25 (24% of the total), so most families who apply get a place.
What is attendance like at Hill View Primary School?
Pupils were in school 93.0% of the time in 2024/25. Similar schools in England managed 94.8%. 19% of pupils missed at least a tenth of the year.
What do parents say about Hill View Primary School?
83% of the 29 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey would recommend it to other parents, and 83% say their child is happy there. Across England, 87% of parents would recommend their child's school.
How big are the classes at Hill View Primary School?
The average class had 28.6 pupils in January 2026. Across England it was 25.4. 18% of classes had more than 30 pupils.
Does Hill View Primary School have specialist SEND provision?
Yes. It is registered for social, emotional and mental health, speech, language and communication, severe learning difficulties, specific learning difficulties. To get a place there, a child normally needs an education, health and care plan (EHCP) that names the school.
These answers come straight from the figures on this page and update when new data comes out.
Contact and details
- Address
- Hill View Crescent, Banbury, OX16 1DN
- Telephone
- 01295 251205
- Website
- www.hillview-school.co.uk
- Headteacher
- Mrs Claire Ferens
- Type of school
- Converter academy (Academy converter, academies)
- Phase
- Primary school, ages 3-11, with nursery
- Gender
- Mixed
- Multi-academy trust
- United Learning Trust (98 schools)
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Ward
- Banbury Hardwick
- Constituency
- Banbury
- Setting
- Urban: Further from a major town or city
- Opened
- 1 October 2017 (academy converter)
- URN
- 145094 · LAESTAB 9312056 · UKPRN 10065419
- Formerly
- Hill View Primary School
Where these figures come from
- School details: Department for Education, Get Information About Schools, refreshed daily (this page rebuilt 13 September 2026).
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, monthly; latest publication in our data 27 August 2026.
- Year 6 results: DfE key stage 2 tables, 2024/25.
- Attendance: DfE pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25 full year.
- Pupil characteristics: DfE school census, January 2026.
- Staff: DfE school workforce census, November 2025.
- Class sizes: DfE schools, pupils and their characteristics, January 2026.
- Pupil premium: DfE allocations and conditions of grant, 2026 to 2027.
- Money: DfE financial benchmarking and insights tool, academy accounts return 2024/25.
- Admissions outcomes: Oxfordshire council's published allocation statistics (source), entry years 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
- House prices: HM Land Registry price paid data, December 2023 to December 2025, placed by postcode.
- Neighbourhood: police.uk street-level crime, HM Land Registry price paid data, NaPTAN bus stops, English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
- All under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Full list and update calendar.