Welcome to Hillside Special School
Welcome to Hillside Special SchoolThank you for taking the time to find out about our school. I believe it is a privilege for any school to be given the responsibility of educating a young person. I am proud to be leading this 'Outstanding' school and outstanding team of professionals sharing with you our commitment to our pupils.At Hillside we relentlessly strive to create a learning environment where all pupils can feel safe and are stimulated, inspired and supported in preparation for their future lives.At Hillside, we see 'The Unique Child' as the starting point and at the heart of everything we do. The highly skilled and experienced staff team work closely with our partners from health and social care to develop personalised learning programmes. The staff at Hillside are dedicated to ensuring the best outcomes for our pupils.We believe that equality and mutual respect for all is essential. We uphold the British Values embracing those with different faiths, lifestyles and beliefs.We have high standards and expectations in terms of all round development and behaviour whilst always celebrating achievement and success at all levels.Lizzi MurphyHeadteacher
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Secondary, Sixth Form
Suitable Ages
4 to 19
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
86 Total
No. of Boys
59 (68.6%)
No. of Girls
27 (31.4%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
0.0%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
N/A
A*/A grades
N/A
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
N/A
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
N/A
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Courses
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Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2025/2026 academic year.
Autumn
2 terms
Half Term 1
Sep 1 - Oct 24
Half Term 2
Nov 3 - Dec 19
Spring
2 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 5 - Feb 12
Half Term 2
Feb 22 - Mar 31
Summer
2 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 19 - May 27
Half Term 2
Jun 6 - Jul 21
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 27 - Oct 31
Christmas Break
Dec 22 - Jan 2
Spring Half Term
Feb 13 - Feb 19
Easter Break
Apr 1 - Apr 18
Summer Half Term
May 28 - Jun 4
Alumni Stories
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Enrichment Activities
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