Hill Park School

About Hill Park School

Hill Park School is a community special school in Brighton, Brighton and Hove, England, for pupils aged 4–16. It has 264 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 June 2022) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 2.9 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 42.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 13.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Brighton and Hove →

School Type

Community special school

Age Range

Ages 4–16

Gender

Mixed

Number of Pupils

264

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

8 June 2022

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Foredown Road, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, BN41 2FU

Phone

01273422855

Headteacher

Rachel Burstow

Website

https://hillpark-brighton-hove.secure-dbprimary.com

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Hill Park School?

Hill Park School is a community special school in Brighton, Brighton and Hove, England, for pupils aged 4–16.

How many pupils does Hill Park School have?

Hill Park School has 264 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Hill Park School's Ofsted rating?

Hill Park School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 June 2022).

How does Hill Park School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Hill Park School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 2.9 in 2025/26.

How does Hill Park School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at Hill Park School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Hill Park School?

Hill Park School is located at Foredown Road, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, BN41 2FU.