Hillside High School, Bootle
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good.
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At a Glance
56.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
25.7
Avg class size
29
Total classes
8 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
85%
Available places
785 pupils
921 capacity
136 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Bootle
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Bootle
Admissions Demand - Sefton
Places available
3,299
Applications
2,940
Got 1st preference
85.0%
Got preferred school
95.8%
Secondary admissions across Sefton (2025/26)
Inspection History(107)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
10.58142%
Overall absence
31.375%
Persistent absence
800
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Hillside High School
Bedford Primary School
St Francis de Sales Catholic Infant and Nursery School
St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School
Northcote Primary School
Arnot St Mary CofE Primary School
Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School
St Monica's Catholic Primary School
Cavendish View School
Gwladys Street Primary and Nursery School
Rice Lane Primary School and Nursery
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