Highfield Infants' School, based in Bromley, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 5 to 7. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a none religious character.
Highfield Infants' School currently has around 254 pupils on roll, which is about 94% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.8% boys and 49.2% girls. Around 3.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 3.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 4.4%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 48.8%. other white pupils make up about 11.8%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Highfield Drive, Bromley, BR2 0RX |
| Website: | https://www.highfield.bromley.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02084647804 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Bromley |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Allison Morris |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 140082 |
Ofsted inspection date: 21/06/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 270 |
| Number of Pupils: | 254 |
| Number of Boys: | 129 |
| Number of Girls: | 125 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 3.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 4.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 48.80% | 124 |
| Other White | 11.80% | 30 |
| Indian | 9.10% | 23 |
| Chinese | 7.10% | 18 |
| Other Mixed | 5.10% | 13 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.90% | 10 |
| White and Asian | 3.90% | 10 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.00% | 5 |
| Other Asian | 1.60% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 1.20% | 3 |
| Pakistani | 1.20% | 3 |
| Caribbean | 1.20% | 3 |
| African | 0.80% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.80% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.80% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.40% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.40% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Infants' School Highfield Drive , Shortlands BR2 0RX | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Infants' School Highfield Drive , Shortlands BR2 0RX | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Junior School South Hill Road , Shortlands BR2 0RL | - not rated | 162 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Junior School South Hill Road , Shortlands BR2 0RL | 3out of 4 | 162 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Shortlands Kingswood Road , BR2 0HG | 4out of 4 | 655 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ravensbourne School Hayes Lane , BR2 9EH | 3out of 4 | 1,355 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ravensbourne School Hayes Lane , BR2 9EH | - not rated | 1,355 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravensbourne School for Girls Hayes Lane , BR2 9EH | - not rated | 1,355 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ravensbourne School for Boys Hayes Lane , BR2 9EH | - not rated | 1,355 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Langley Park School for Girls Hawksbrook Lane , South Eden Park Road BR3 3BE | - not rated | 1,916 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London South East Colleges Rookery Lane , BR2 8HE | - not rated | 2,683 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Challoner School 228 Bromley Road , Shortlands BR2 0BS | - not rated | 1,329 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Trust Alternative Provision Academy Hayes Lane , BR2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 1,546 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Pupil Referral Service Hayes Lane , BR2 9EA | - not rated | 1,546 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Education and Youth Services Ltd Basco House , 27a Widmore Road BR1 1RW | - not rated | 1,562 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christophers The Hall School 49 Bromley Road , BR3 5PA | - not rated | 1,729 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.