Hillside Primary School
Primary school in Ipswich, Suffolk. Report card, Jun 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention.
Latest inspection: report card, area by area
Inspected 2 June 2026, report published 6 July 2026.
| Area | Grade | Across England |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and teaching | Needs attention | 20% of schools with a report card got this |
| Achievement | Needs attention | 26% of schools with a report card got this |
| Attendance and behaviour | Expected standard | 53% of schools with a report card got this |
| Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard | 55% of schools with a report card got this |
| Inclusion | Expected standard | 55% of schools with a report card got this |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard | 62% of schools with a report card got this |
| Early years | Expected standard | 61% of schools with a report card got this |
| Safeguarding | Met | Meets the standards for keeping children safe |
What these grades mean
- Expected standard
- Does what Ofsted expects of every school. The most common grade.
- Needs attention
- Some things in this area need to improve.
Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.
Next inspection: around June 2030
The last inspection was in June 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.
An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.
Nearby primary schools
- 0.4 milesHalifax Primary School
Standards maintained (Mar 2025)
- 0.7 milesSt Mark's Catholic Primary School
Good (Feb 2023)
- 0.9 milesSt Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich
Good (Oct 2023)
- 0.9 milesCliff Lane Primary School
Good (Feb 2024)
- 0.9 milesThe Willows Primary School
Requires improvement (Feb 2024)
Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.