Highfield Community Primary School

StatePrimary+ Nursery

GoodPrimaryAges 3–11227 pupils

Blacon Point Road, Blacon, CH1 5LDWebsite01244259650

Good227 pupilsAges 3–11

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils227

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils227

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Type

Community

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

227 / 210 (108%)

Avg Class Size

~28*

Head Teacher

Ms Nicola Dowling

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Jul 2022

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 41%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

4.8%

Absence rate

Avg 6.5%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

4.8%vs 6.5% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate4.8%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence8.3%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support19.8%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans3.5%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication22 pupils (42%)

Not Assessed9 pupils (17%)

Specific Learning Difficulty6 pupils (11%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder5 pupils (9%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health5 pupils (9%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty4 pupils (8%)

Physical Disability1 pupils (2%)

Visual Impairment1 pupils (2%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)12

Teaching assistants (FTE)6

Support staff (FTE)11

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils227

Free school meals24.7%

English as additional language12.3%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British84.6%

White Other3.5%

Other3.1%

Indian2.2%

Asian Other1.3%

Mixed White & Caribbean1.3%

Pakistani0.9%

Mixed White & African0.9%

Black Other0.4%

Unclassified0.4%

Chinese0.4%

Black African0.4%

Bangladeshi0.4%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Jan 2025

Spending Per Pupil

£6,844

total expenditure per pupil

£-556 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£3,292

Support staff£1,196

Premises£499

Energy£161

Learning resources£561

Income per pupil£6,871

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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