Is Hillview School for Girls a girls school?

Yes — Hillview School for Girls is a girls school.

How many pupils does Hillview School for Girls have?

Hillview School for Girls has 1,544 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Hillview School for Girls perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Hillview School for Girls achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 49.1 in 2025/26.

Is Hillview School for Girls part of an academy trust?

Yes — Hillview School for Girls is part of HILLVIEW SCHOOL FOR GIRLS ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Hillview School for Girls?

Hillview School for Girls is located at Brionne Gardens, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2HE.

Hillview School for Girls

Brionne Gardens, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2HE

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

49.1

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,544

Pupils

Girls

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Hillview School for Girls

Hillview School for Girls is an academy converter in Tonbridge, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,544 pupils on roll and admits girls pupils only. It is part of HILLVIEW SCHOOL FOR GIRLS ACADEMY TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 49.1 (2025/26). 15.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kent →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Girls
Pupils / Capacity: 1,544 / 1,340 (115%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

15.3%

Free school meals

7.5%

EAL

1.4%

SEN support

14.3%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

49.1

Attainment 8

225 pupils

46.7%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

73.3%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

C+

A-level average grade

113 students

0.9%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

63%

To higher education

18%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

95%

Sustained destination

92%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

9.7%

Overall absence

27.7%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

88.3

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.3 vs 2023/24

19.6

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.6 vs 2023/24

17.21

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24

£47,625

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 7% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,171 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

1.1% rate

↓ -2 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.

£7,144

Spend per pupil

£7,024

Income per pupil

56%

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: Brionne Gardens, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2HE
Phone: 01732352793
Headteacher: Hilary Burkett
Website: http://www.hillview.kent.sch.uk

Academy Trust

HILLVIEW SCHOOL FOR GIRLS ACADEMY TRUST →

Teaching Jobs

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Administrative Assistant

PermanentFull timeActual Pro Rata Salary £23,599

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School Cleaner

PermanentPart time£9,221 actual gross per annum

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Support Staff

Exam Invigilators

PermanentFull time£12.86 per hour plus holiday pay (£14.41)

Closes 9 Nov 2026View & apply

Admin / HR

Business Manager

PermanentFull timeStarting Salary £75,885

Closes 11 Nov 2026View & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Hillview School for Girls?: Hillview School for Girls is an academy converter in Tonbridge, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
Is Hillview School for Girls a girls school?: Yes — Hillview School for Girls is a girls school.
How many pupils does Hillview School for Girls have?: Hillview School for Girls has 1,544 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Hillview School for Girls perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Hillview School for Girls achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 49.1 in 2025/26.
Is Hillview School for Girls part of an academy trust?: Yes — Hillview School for Girls is part of HILLVIEW SCHOOL FOR GIRLS ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Hillview School for Girls?: Hillview School for Girls is located at Brionne Gardens, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2HE.

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