Located in King's Lynn, Highgate Infant School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 to 7. The school is a academy converter 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.
Highgate Infant School currently has around 62 pupils on roll, which is about 69% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.8% boys and 45.2% girls. Around 41.9% 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 5.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 20.5%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (53.2%). african pupils make up about 16.1% , followed by other white at 11.3%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Gaywood Road, King's Lynn, PE30 2PS |
| Website: | https://highgateinfant.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01553772496 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Norfolk |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Cheryl Kirby |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 145530 |
Ofsted inspection date: 24/09/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 90 |
| Number of Pupils: | 62 |
| Number of Boys: | 34 |
| Number of Girls: | 28 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 20.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 53.20% | 33 |
| African | 16.10% | 10 |
| Other White | 11.30% | 7 |
| Indian | 6.50% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 4.80% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 3.20% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 1.60% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 1.60% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.60% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 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 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Lynn Nursery School St James Park , London Road PE30 5PT | 3out of 4 | 909 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highgate Infant School, King's Lynn Gaywood Road , PE30 2PS | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highgate Infant School Gaywood Road , PE30 2PS | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastgate Community Primary School Littleport Terrace , PE30 1QA | - not rated | 413 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastgate Academy Littleport Terrace , PE30 1QA | 4out of 4 | 413 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greyfriars Primary School, King's Lynn London Road , PE30 5PY | - not rated | 1,154 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VII Academy Gaywood Road , PE30 2QB | - not rated | 421 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VII Academy Gaywood Road , PE30 2QB | - not rated | 422 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VII School Gaywood Road , PE30 2QB | - not rated | 422 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park High School Queen Mary Road , Gaywood PE30 4QG | - not rated | 947 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Lynn Academy Queen Mary Road , PE30 4QG | 3out of 4 | 947 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The College of West Anglia Tennyson Avenue , PE30 2QW | - not rated | 262 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Tutorial Centre Providence Street , PE30 5ET | - not rated | 1,194 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fen Rivers Academy Kilhams Way , PE30 2HU | 2out of 4 | 1,208 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Visiting Teacher Service West , Gaywood PE30 5DR | - not rated | 1,274 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fen Rivers Academy Kilhams Way , PE30 2HU | - not rated | 1,281 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman Jackson School Marsh Lane , Gaywood PE30 3AE | - not rated | 1,590 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.