How many pupils does Hillside Community First School have?

Hillside Community First School has 206 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

Is Hillside Community First School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Hillside Community First School is part of INITIO LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Hillside Community First School?

Hillside Community First School is located at Hillside Road, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 7HE.

Hillside Community First School

Hillside Road, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 7HE

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

Primary

Phase

4–9

Ages

206

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Hillside Community First School

Hillside Community First School is an academy converter in Verwood, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 4–9. It has 206 pupils on roll. It is part of INITIO LEARNING TRUST. 15.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Dorset →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–9
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 206 / 240 (86%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

15.8%

Free school meals

2.3%

EAL

2.4%

SEN support

14.6%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Attendance

4.5%

Overall absence

9.9%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

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

7.4

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

27.8

Pupils per teacher

↑ +2.6 vs 2023/24

7.72

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.9 vs 2023/24

£46,937

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 25% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,118 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£5,879

Spend per pupil

£6,155

Income per pupil

49%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Hillside Road, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 7HE
Phone: 01202822737
Headteacher: David Graves
Website: http://www.hillsidefirstschool.org

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Hillside Community First School?: Hillside Community First School is an academy converter in Verwood, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 4–9.
How many pupils does Hillside Community First School have?: Hillside Community First School has 206 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
Is Hillside Community First School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Hillside Community First School is part of INITIO LEARNING TRUST.
Where is Hillside Community First School?: Hillside Community First School is located at Hillside Road, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 7HE.

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