Highfield Primary School is a primary school in Leeds, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. 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 Primary School currently has around 421 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.8% boys and 48.2% girls. Around 6.4% 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 4.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 5.9%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 40.1%. indian pupils make up about 13.5%
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: | Sandringham Green, Leeds, LS17 8DJ |
| Website: | www.highfield-primary.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01132930155 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Leeds |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Jonathan Feeley |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 107914 |
Ofsted inspection date: 20/03/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 421 |
| Number of Boys: | 218 |
| Number of Girls: | 203 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 5.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 40.10% | 169 |
| Indian | 13.50% | 57 |
| Other Asian | 9.70% | 41 |
| Pakistani | 6.40% | 27 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 5.90% | 25 |
| Chinese | 4.50% | 19 |
| Other White | 4.00% | 17 |
| Other Mixed | 4.00% | 17 |
| White and Asian | 3.80% | 16 |
| Unclassified | 2.60% | 11 |
| African | 1.70% | 7 |
| White and Black African | 1.40% | 6 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.40% | 6 |
| Other Black | 0.70% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Primary School Sandringham Green , LS17 8DJ | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield First School Sandringham Green , LS17 8DJ | - not rated | 116 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigton Moor Primary School Barfield Crescent , LS17 8RU | 4out of 4 | 883 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moortown First School Shadwell Lane , LS17 6DR | - not rated | 904 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moortown Primary School Shadwell Lane , LS17 6DR | 4out of 4 | 904 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morris Silman School Primley Park Road , LS17 7HR | - not rated | 1,108 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton Grange School Talbot Avenue , LS17 6SF | - not rated | 1,296 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton Grange School Talbot Avenue , LS17 6SF | 3out of 4 | 1,296 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Jewish Free School Henry Cohen Campus , Wentworth Avenue LS17 7TN | 3out of 4 | 1,317 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton High School King Lane , LS17 7AG | - not rated | 1,821 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fir Tree Middle School Lingfield Drive , LS17 7HB | - not rated | 928 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton Grange Middle School Talbot Avenue , LS17 6SF | - not rated | 1,296 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Middlethorne Middle School Shadwell Lane , LS17 8AN | - not rated | 1,502 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Cranmer CofE Middle School Lingfield Approach , LS17 7HL | - not rated | 1,567 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Middle School Wood Lane , LS7 3QF | - not rated | 2,701 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carr Manor Community School Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ | - not rated | 2,734 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundhay School Gledhow Lane , Roundhay LS8 1ND | 4out of 4 | 2,780 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadwell Children's Centre Shadwell Lane , LS17 8AG | - not rated | 475 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Menorah School 399 Street Lane , LS17 6HQ | - not rated | 1,031 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grammar School At Leeds Alwoodley Gates , Harrogate Road LS17 8GS | - not rated | 1,614 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Leeds Preparatory School North Park House , North Park Avenue LS8 1HS | - not rated | 1,781 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Penny Field School Tongue Lane , Meanwood LS6 4QD | 3out of 4 | 2,622 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.