Highfield Middle School is a middle deemed secondary school in Prudhoe, serving pupils aged 9 to 13. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Highfield Middle School currently has around 419 pupils on roll, which is about 87% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 56.3% boys and 43.7% girls. Around 12.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Highfield Lane, Prudhoe, NE42 6EY |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Middle deemed secondary |
| Local authority: | Northumberland |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Richard Oades |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 122340 |
| Age Range: | 9 - 13 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 480 |
| Number of Pupils: | 419 |
| Number of Boys: | 236 |
| Number of Girls: | 183 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's Catholic Primary School Highfield Lane , NE42 6EY | - not rated | 119 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe Highfield Lane , NE42 6EY | 3out of 4 | 119 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prudhoe West First School West Road , NE42 6HR | - not rated | 298 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prudhoe West Academy West Road , NE42 6HR | 3out of 4 | 298 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prudhoe Castle First School Castle Road , NE42 6PN | - not rated | 721 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prudhoe Community High School Moor Road , NE42 5LJ | 3out of 4 | 460 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prudhoe Community High School Moor Road , NE42 5LJ | - not rated | 460 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Middle School Highfield Lane , NE42 6EY | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Middle School Highfield Lane , NE42 6EY | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ovingham Middle School West Road , Ovingham NE42 6DE | - not rated | 1,602 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ovingham Middle School West Road , Ovingham NE42 6DE | 3out of 4 | 1,602 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prudhoe Eastwood Middle School Broomhouse Road , NE42 5EJ | - not rated | 1,830 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.