Hill Park School, Brighton
Hill Park School is a special school for pupils aged 4 to 16 in Brighton. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2022.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2022)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Hill Park School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Hill Park School are Hove Micro-School (0.7 miles); Herons Dale School (1.3 miles, Good); The Lioncare School (1.4 miles, Good); and Brighton and Hove Clinic School (2 miles, Outstanding).
Hove Micro-SchoolHerons Dale SchoolThe Lioncare SchoolBrighton and Hove Clinic School
Where pupils go next
Of the 26 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 89% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 42% to a further education college and 4% into work.
Who goes there
42.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 13.8% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
Almost every pupil at Hill Park School has an education, health and care plan (282 of 283 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
Hill Park School has a SEN unit for specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, visual impairment, hearing impairment, speech, language and communication needs, autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, physical disability, moderate learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties: 260 places, 310 pupils on roll.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Fishersgate Rail Station, about 1190 metres away (roughly a 15-minute walk).
14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Old Village (e-bound), 310 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Hill Park School issued 9 suspensions, 3.4 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 months agoReport card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since November 2025)
Safeguarding standards: met
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its June 2022 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
42.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SEN unit: SpLD, Vision, Hearing +7
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Hill Park School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 24
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 24 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 19 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Brighton and Hove is 40.5 (the median across 82 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Brighton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Brighton
Across Brighton and Hove council
Places available
2,515
Applications
2,154
Got 1st preference
82.9%
Got preferred school
98.3%
All secondary applications across Brighton and Hove council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
1
SEN Support
282
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Hill Park School has a SEN unit for specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, visual impairment, hearing impairment, speech, language and communication needs, autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, physical disability, moderate learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties: 260 places, 310 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
283
Total Pupils
201
Boys
82
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
34
Teachers
8.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£60,487
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
13.2%
Overall absence
40.0%
Persistent absence
260
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Hill Park School
Showing 10 of 14 linked schools
Questions parents ask about Hill Park School
What are GCSE results like at Hill Park School?
In the 2026 results, pupils at Hill Park School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 2.9. 4% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Hill Park School's Ofsted rating?
Hill Park School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2026, produced a report card, which grades each area but gives no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2022, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Hill Park School?
No fixed boundary. When Hill Park School is oversubscribed, Brighton and Hove allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Hill Park School?
Hill Park School has around 283 pupils on roll. 42% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Hill Park School have specialist SEN provision?
Hill Park School has a SEN unit for specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, visual impairment, hearing impairment, speech, language and communication needs, autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, physical disability, moderate learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties: 260 places, 310 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at Hill Park School?
13.2% of sessions were missed at Hill Park School in 2024/25. 40% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Hill Park School?
Apply through Brighton and Hove's coordinated admissions process, naming Hill Park School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Hill Park School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 24 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 19 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Brighton and Hove is 40.5 (the median across 82 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Hill Park School?
Hill Park School is at Foredown Road, Portslade, Brighton, East Sussex, BN41 2FU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)