Highfields College is a not applicable school in Stockport, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a pupil referral unit 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.
Highfields College currently has around 164 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 65.2% boys and 34.8% girls. Around 66.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (80.5%).
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: | Essex Road, Stockport, SK5 8DR |
| Website: | www.HighfieldsCollege.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01614067922 |
| School Type: | Pupil referral unit |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Stockport |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Matthew Grant |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 134623 |
Ofsted inspection date: 28/01/2020
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 164 |
| Number of Boys: | 107 |
| Number of Girls: | 57 |
| White British | 80.50% | 132 |
| Other Mixed | 4.30% | 7 |
| Other Asian | 4.30% | 7 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 2.40% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 2.40% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.20% | 2 |
| Other Black | 1.20% | 2 |
| Irish | 1.20% | 2 |
| Other White | 0.60% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.60% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.60% | 1 |
| African | 0.60% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brinnington Early Years Centre Westmorland Drive , Brinnington SK5 8HH | - not rated | 766 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 2,242 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Tree Nursery School Mill Lane , North Reddish SK5 6TP | - not rated | 2,841 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Nursery School Churchill Street , Heaton Norris SK4 1ND | - not rated | 2,852 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brindale Primary School Brindale Road , Brinnington SK5 8DN | - not rated | 231 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Foliage Road , Brinnington SK5 8AR | 3out of 4 | 638 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westmorland Primary School Westmorland Drive , Brinnington SK5 8HH | 3out of 4 | 876 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maycroft Infant School Westmorland Drive , Brinnington SK5 8HH | - not rated | 876 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maycroft Junior School Westmorland Drive , Brinnington SK5 8HH | - not rated | 876 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brinnington High School Lapwing Lane , Brinnington SK5 8LF | - not rated | 853 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale High School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7HD | 1out of 4 | 2,254 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Technology College Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7HD | - not rated | 2,254 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Technology College Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7HD | - not rated | 2,254 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Werneth School Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BX | 1out of 4 | 2,264 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockport College Wellington Road South , SK1 3UQ | - not rated | 3,220 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfields College Essex Road , Brinnington SK5 8DR | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbus House Bridge House, 1 Stuart Road , SK6 2SR | - not rated | 1,029 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge House School 1 Stuart Road , Bredbury SK6 2SR | - not rated | 1,029 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Penarth Group School 128 Reddish Road , South Reddish SK5 7JG | - not rated | 1,720 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashlea House School Ashlea House , 474 Stockport Road M34 6ET | - not rated | 2,170 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.