--- title: "Hillsborough Primary School Awarded Primary Science Quality Mark" url: "https://inovamat.org/news/2025-10-21-hillsborough-primary-school-awarded-primary-science-quality-mark" school: "INOVA Multi-Academy Trust" --- # Hillsborough Primary School Awarded Primary Science Quality Mark ![Image of Hillsborough Primary School Awarded Primary Science Quality Mark](https://files.schudio.com/inova-multi-academy-trust/images/news/Hillsborough_PSQM.jpeg) 21 October 2025 The award recognises schools that go above and beyond in championing excellence in science leadership, teaching, and learning — inspiring young scientists of the future. Led by the University of Hertfordshire, for over a decade the Primary Science Quality Mark (PSQM) has been setting children on a path to a life filled with exciting possibilities and opportunities, by giving them access to a strong foundation in quality primary science education. Over 5,800 Quality Marks have now been awarded, impacting on the learning of over 1,000,000 children. PSQM is a comprehensive, year-long professional development programme that equips primary science subject leaders with the knowledge, capability and support needed to raise the quality and profile of science across the whole school. At the heart of the programme is a structured development cycle that embeds critical reflection and promotes a culture of continuous improvement. --- > **Helen Sizer, PSQM Director said**: "*By achieving The Primary Science Quality Mark, a school has shown commitment to raising the profile and quality of science education through the development of effective science leadership, visionary curriculum design and excellent teaching practice which is positively impacting on children’s learning across the school.* > *Such success is only possible through the collective effort of the whole school community, and all those involved should be incredibly proud of this achievement and the positive difference this is making to children’s learning and understanding of the world around them."* > **Nicola Wileman, Headteacher at Hillsborough Primary School, said**: *"We are proud to have been awarded the Primary Science Quality Mark. It is a testament to the hard work of the science leader, Kate Buxton, and of the staff and pupils in school to improve our science provision for all pupils. We are proud of all the exciting changes we have made to science learning and opportunities in school, and it is great to hear how enthusiastic the children are about science around our school."* [ Open Events Across Our Schools: Finding the Place Where Each Student Thrives](https://inovamat.org/news/2025-09-30-open-events-across-our-schools-finding-the-place-where-each-student-thrives) [Trust Leader Takes On Three Extreme Challenges To Support Men’s Mental Health ](https://inovamat.org/news/2025-10-22-trust-leader-takes-on-three-extreme-challenges-to-support-men-s-mental-health) ### This Is Us - [CEO Welcome](https://inovamat.org/this-is-us/ceo-welcome) - [The INOVA Experience - Mission, Vision and Values](https://inovamat.org/this-is-us/the-inova-experience) - [Meet The Team](https://inovamat.org/this-is-us/meet-the-team) - [Discover Our Schools](https://inovamat.org/this-is-us/discover-our-schools) - [News and Updates](https://inovamat.org/news) - [Governance](https://inovamat.org/this-is-us/governance) - [Policies](https://inovamat.org/this-is-us/policies) - [Reports & Statutory Documentation](https://inovamat.org/this-is-us/reports-and-statutory-documentation) ![INOVA Multi-Academy Trust](https://files.schudio.com/inova-multi-academy-trust/images/logo/Inova-Logo-white-text-footer.png) ### INOVA Multi-Academy Trust Floor 5 Block 2 Pennine 5 Tenter Street Sheffield S1 4BY 0114 5532840 ### Quick Links - [Careers](https://inovamat.org/institute-of-talent/careers) - [Our Team](https://inovamat.org/this-is-us/meet-the-team) - [Education](https://inovamat.org/our-strategy/high-quality-inclusive-education) - [Policies](https://inovamat.org/this-is-us/policies) - [News](https://inovamat.org/news) ### Helpful Links - [Home](https://inovamat.org/) - [Search](https://inovamat.org/search) - [Contact Us](https://inovamat.org/contact) ### Translation © Copyright 2025–2026 INOVA Multi-Academy Trust School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://inovamat.org/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)