Hillside High School

About Hillside High School

Hillside High School is an academy sponsor led in Bootle, Sefton, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 741 pupils on roll. It is part of WADE DEACON TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 September 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.1 (2025/26). 56.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 17.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Sefton →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

741 / 921 (80%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

19 September 2023

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.

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.

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

Breeze Hill, Bootle, Sefton, L20 9NU

Phone

01515252630

Principal

Amanda Ryan

Website

http://www.hillsidehigh.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Hillside High School?

Hillside High School is an academy sponsor led in Bootle, Sefton, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Hillside High School have?

Hillside High School has 741 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Hillside High School's Ofsted rating?

Hillside High School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 September 2023).

How does Hillside High School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Hillside High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.1 in 2025/26.

Is Hillside High School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Hillside High School is part of WADE DEACON TRUST.

Where is Hillside High School?

Hillside High School is located at Breeze Hill, Bootle, Sefton, L20 9NU.