What did Ofsted judge Hightown Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Hightown Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in November 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Hightown Primary School?

Hightown Primary School has 229 pupils on roll.

What ages does Hightown Primary School take?

Hightown Primary School admits pupils aged 2 to 11.

Where is Hightown Primary School located?

Hightown Primary School is located in Southampton, SO19 6AA, Southampton.

How do I apply to Hightown Primary School?

Hightown Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How are Reception places decided at Hightown Primary School?

When Hightown Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in public care — Children in public care (looked after children) and previously looked after children as defined by section 1.7 of the School Admissions Code 2021; 2. Child protection plan — Children subject to a child protection plan; 3. Sibling — Children who have a brother or sister already on the roll of the school who will continue to attend that school for the following year – see Explanatory Note 1, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If the school is oversubscribed from within any of the criteria, then distance, as defined in Explanatory Note 3 will be used to prioritise applications. Should there be two or more identical distances requiring prioritisation, this will be done by drawing lots. Lots will be drawn by the Trust's independent Admissions Consultant.

What is the largest ethnic background at Hightown Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 72.5% of pupils at Hightown Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Hightown Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children in public care — Children in public care (looked after children) and previously looked after children as defined by section 1.7 of the School Admissions Code 2021.
2Child protection plan — Children subject to a child protection plan.
3Sibling — Children who have a brother or sister already on the roll of the school who will continue to attend that school for the following year – see Explanatory Note 1.
4Catchment area staff (skill shortage) — Children who live within the school's designated catchment area and are children of staff employed at the school for two or more years at the time of application and/or the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage – see Explanatory Note 2 for catchment definition.
5Other catchment area children — Other children living within the school's designated catchment area.
6Staff outside catchment (skill shortage) — Children of staff, living outside the school's catchment area, employed at the school for two or more years at the time of application and/or the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
7Other children outside catchment — Other children living outside the school's designated catchment area.

If two applications tie: If the school is oversubscribed from within any of the criteria, then distance, as defined in Explanatory Note 3 will be used to prioritise applications. Should there be two or more identical distances requiring prioritisation, this will be done by drawing lots. Lots will be drawn by the Trust's independent Admissions Consultant.

Catchment area defined by a road list available on the school's website; distances calculated using the safest walking route by public roads and footpaths.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Hightown Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Hightown Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Hightown Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in November 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Hightown Primary School?: Hightown Primary School has 229 pupils on roll.
What ages does Hightown Primary School take?: Hightown Primary School admits pupils aged 2 to 11.
Where is Hightown Primary School located?: Hightown Primary School is located in Southampton, SO19 6AA, Southampton.
How do I apply to Hightown Primary School?: Hightown Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at Hightown Primary School?: When Hightown Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in public care — Children in public care (looked after children) and previously looked after children as defined by section 1.7 of the School Admissions Code 2021; 2. Child protection plan — Children subject to a child protection plan; 3. Sibling — Children who have a brother or sister already on the roll of the school who will continue to attend that school for the following year – see Explanatory Note 1, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If the school is oversubscribed from within any of the criteria, then distance, as defined in Explanatory Note 3 will be used to prioritise applications. Should there be two or more identical distances requiring prioritisation, this will be done by drawing lots. Lots will be drawn by the Trust's independent Admissions Consultant.
What is the largest ethnic background at Hightown Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 72.5% of pupils at Hightown Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Hightown Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children in public care — Children in public care (looked after children) and previously looked after children as defined by section 1.7 of the School Admissions Code 2021.
2Child protection plan — Children subject to a child protection plan.
3Sibling — Children who have a brother or sister already on the roll of the school who will continue to attend that school for the following year – see Explanatory Note 1.
4Catchment area staff (skill shortage) — Children who live within the school's designated catchment area and are children of staff employed at the school for two or more years at the time of application and/or the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage – see Explanatory Note 2 for catchment definition.
5Other catchment area children — Other children living within the school's designated catchment area.
6Staff outside catchment (skill shortage) — Children of staff, living outside the school's catchment area, employed at the school for two or more years at the time of application and/or the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
7Other children outside catchment — Other children living outside the school's designated catchment area.

Catchment area defined by a road list available on the school's website; distances calculated using the safest walking route by public roads and footpaths.

Hightown Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Hightown Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Hightown Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in November 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Hightown Primary School?: Hightown Primary School has 229 pupils on roll.
What ages does Hightown Primary School take?: Hightown Primary School admits pupils aged 2 to 11.
Where is Hightown Primary School located?: Hightown Primary School is located in Southampton, SO19 6AA, Southampton.
How do I apply to Hightown Primary School?: Hightown Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at Hightown Primary School?: When Hightown Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in public care — Children in public care (looked after children) and previously looked after children as defined by section 1.7 of the School Admissions Code 2021; 2. Child protection plan — Children subject to a child protection plan; 3. Sibling — Children who have a brother or sister already on the roll of the school who will continue to attend that school for the following year – see Explanatory Note 1, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If the school is oversubscribed from within any of the criteria, then distance, as defined in Explanatory Note 3 will be used to prioritise applications. Should there be two or more identical distances requiring prioritisation, this will be done by drawing lots. Lots will be drawn by the Trust's independent Admissions Consultant.
What is the largest ethnic background at Hightown Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 72.5% of pupils at Hightown Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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