The Ridgeway Primary SchoolHillside Primary School
Inspection, results, pupils and attendance side by side in Reading.
Summary of the comparison
The Ridgeway Primary School and Hillside Primary School are primary schools in Reading.
The Ridgeway Primary School was judged the expected standard and Hillside Primary School was judged Good.
The share of pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 has risen at The Ridgeway Primary School (45.0% in 2022-23, 54.0% in 2024-25).
Side-by-side comparison
| Measure | ReadingThe Ridgeway Primary School | ReadingHillside Primary School | England average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | |||
| Our score | D47/100 | Not scored | |
| Local ranking | 31st of 40 in Reading | Not ranked | |
| Inspection | Ofsted: Good | Ofsted: Good | |
| School type | Community school | Academy converter | |
| Phase | Primary | Primary | |
| Age range | 3-11 | 2-11 | |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed | |
| Pupils on roll | 405 | Not reported | |
| Capacity | 536 | 482 | |
| Location | Reading, RG2 8JD | Reading, RG6 4HQ | |
| Key Stage 2 (SATs) | |||
| Reading, writing & maths at expected standard | 54.0% | Not reported | 62.0% |
| At higher standard | 8.0% | Not reported | 8.0% |
| Reading average scaled score | 104.0 | Not reported | 106.0 |
| Maths average scaled score | 103.0 | Not reported | 105.0 |
| Pupils | |||
| Pupils in the census | 405 | Not reported | |
| Free school meals (ever 6) | 41.3% | Not reported | |
| English as an additional language | 25.2% | Not reported | |
| SEN support | 21.2% | Not reported | |
| SEN with an EHC plan | 3.0% | Not reported | |
| Attendance | |||
| Overall absence | 6.8% | Not reported | 6.2% |
| Persistent absence | 20.9% | Not reported | 15.8% |
Full profiles: The Ridgeway Primary School · Hillside Primary School