Located in Wellingborough, Highfield Nursery School is a nursery school, serving pupils aged 2 to 5. The school is a local authority nursery 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 Nursery School currently has around 82 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50% boys and 50% girls. Around 0.0% 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.
The school has a diverse intake, with other white pupils forming the largest group at around 30.5%. white british pupils make up about 17.1% , followed by african at 13.4%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Finedon Road, Wellingborough, NN8 4AB |
| Website: | www.ffcnschools.com |
| Telephone: | 01933225039 |
| School Type: | Local authority nursery school |
| Education phase: | Nursery |
| Local authority: | North Northamptonshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Lyndsey Lambert |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 121784 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/03/2019
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 5 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 82 |
| Number of Boys: | 41 |
| Number of Girls: | 41 |
| Other White | 30.50% | 25 |
| White British | 17.10% | 14 |
| African | 13.40% | 11 |
| Indian | 12.20% | 10 |
| Bangladeshi | 8.50% | 7 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 4.90% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 3.70% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.70% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.20% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 1.20% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 1.20% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 1.20% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 1.20% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Finedon Road , NN8 4AB | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croyland Nursery School & Day Nursery Croyland Road , NN8 2AX | 4out of 4 | 1,961 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Primary School Finedon Road , NN8 4NT | - not rated | 48 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Primary Academy Finedon Road , NN8 4NT | 3out of 4 | 48 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Junior School Stanley Road , NN8 1EA | - not rated | 384 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Junior School, Wellingborough Great Park Street , NN8 4PH | 3out of 4 | 652 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Junior School, Wellingborough Great Park Street , NN8 4PH | - not rated | 652 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Christopher Hatton Academy The Pyghtle , NN8 4RP | 3out of 4 | 718 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Christopher Hatton School The Pyghtle , NN8 4RP | - not rated | 718 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrenn School London Road , NN8 2DQ | - not rated | 1,448 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrenn School London Road , NN8 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,448 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weavers Academy Brickhill Road , NN8 3JH | 3out of 4 | 2,234 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowan Gate Primary School - Four Sites Rowan Gate Primary School , Finedon Road NN8 4NS | 4out of 4 | 73 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Gate Primary School Finedon Road , NN8 4NS | - not rated | 73 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Eastfield Park School Finedon Road , NN8 4TF | - not rated | 493 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Refocus 6 Knox Road , Wellingborough NN8 1HW | - not rated | 771 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellingborough School London Road , NN8 2BX | - not rated | 1,310 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.