Highwoods Community Primary School

StatePrimary

PrimaryAges 4–11447 pupils

Tynedale Square, Highwoods, CO4 9SNWebsite01206845887

447 pupilsAges 4–11

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

447 / 450 (99%)

Head Teacher

Mr Paul Disley

At a Glance

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 73%

AdmissionsIn demand

1.2x oversubscribed (2025-26)

4.3%

Absence rate

Avg 5.7%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

4.3%vs 5.7% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate4.3%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence7.2%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate1.2%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support 19.7%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans 2.9%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Social, Emotional & Mental Health42 pupils (42%)

Specific Learning Difficulty21 pupils (21%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder14 pupils (14%)

Speech, Language & Communication14 pupils (14%)

Physical Disability3 pupils (3%)

Not Assessed3 pupils (3%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty2 pupils (2%)

Hearing Impairment1 pupils (1%)

Other1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE) 18

Teaching assistants (FTE)15

Support staff (FTE)26

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils447

Free school meals 17.7%

English as additional language 21.0%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British64.4%

White Other9.4%

Indian5.8%

Other4.0%

Mixed Other2.9%

Black African2.9%

Chinese2.7%

Mixed White & Asian2.5%

Asian Other1.1%

Unclassified1.1%

Mixed White & African1.1%

Black Other0.9%

Bangladeshi0.4%

Mixed White & Caribbean0.4%

Pakistani0.2%

2024-25

Spending Per Pupil

£5,749

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,651 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,670

Support staff£1,162

Premises£215

Energy£155

Learning resources£215

Income per pupil£5,740

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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