Hillesley Church of England Primary School, Wotton-under-Edge

In its own words: "At Hillesley Primary School, we strive to provide a welcoming, nurturing and supportive environment where every child is valued for their unique qualities and individual needs. Rooted in our Christian values, we help children grow in confidence, develop a love of learning and become caring, responsible and fulfilled members of our community."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Hillesley Church of England Primary School, nestled in the beautiful Cotswold village of Hillesley. We are a warm, nurturing school where every child is known, valued and encouraged to flourish. Our children are happy, confident learners who make excellent progress and achieve high academic standards."

The school runs after-school care until 5:30pm.

In 2024, 89% of Year 6 pupils at Hillesley Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 78% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 72% in Gloucestershire and 76% and 74% across England.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 5 families put Hillesley Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 12 named it as one of their preferences, for 6 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Hillesley Church of England Primary School are Hawkesbury Church of England Primary School (1.7 miles); Kingswood Primary School (2.1 miles, Good, 40% reading, 53% maths); The British School (2.1 miles, Good, 71% reading, 86% maths); and Blue Coat CofE Primary School (2.3 miles, Good, 83% reading, 75% maths).

8.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 10 pupils (20.4%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a moderate learning difficulty.

Hillesley Church of England Primary School had 4 teachers in 2026, one for every 11 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Hillesley Church of England Primary School.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Primary School (by), 20 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Hillesley Church of England Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In 2024/25, Hillesley Church of England Primary School issued 9 suspensions, 21.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.