Highlees Primary School

A good academy sponsor led school in Peterborough. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Highlees Primary School.

Peterborough, PE37ER Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

42

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
37.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 44.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
12 June 2018
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Ashton Road
Westwood
Peterborough, PE37ER
Phone
1733264294
Website
eyrescroft.peterborough.sch.uk/page/?title=Highlees+Home&pid=6

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139930
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Ashton Road, Westwood, Peterborough, PE3 7ER
Website
https://www.eyrescroft.peterborough.sch.uk/page/?title=Highlees+Home&pid=6
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE ELLIOT FOUNDATION ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
384
Free School Meals
43.8% (168 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.1% (12 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
13.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
44.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
100.0
Grammar Score:
102.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
13.3 (4.2 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 100.0 103.0
2023 103.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
48
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
384 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.5 per year)

Down -1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Where children believe they can because teachers know they can"

Independence Confidence Resilience Teamwork Responsibility Compassion

Head Teacher's Message

The Principal highlights that every individual deserves the opportunity to achieve their full potential, celebrates everyone’s success, and focuses on raising attainment in English and Maths within an engaging, inclusive curriculum while involving families and the community.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Football Multi-skills Netball Cross Country Dance Rugby Cricket Rounders Rowing

Sports

Football Multi-skills Netball Cross Country Dance Rugby Cricket Rounders Rowing

Facilities

Two large halls Fourteen classrooms Projectors in all classrooms Whiteboards in all classrooms Wireless ICT access (internet) and school server

Curriculum Highlights

Phonics emphasis in Year 1 to national or above Development of PE provision across the school (including EYFS) Development of SEND provision across the school

SEND Provision

Our SEN Information Report sets out, in one place, what support and services are available for children with disabilities and special educational needs at Highlees.

Admissions Criteria

Reception intake PAN 60 (2 Form Entry) per year; The Academy will admit 60 children per year group if sufficient applications are received. Applications for Reception must be made via Peterborough City Council between 12 September 2025 and 15 January 2026. For 1 September 2026 onwards, admissions will be under the Determined Admissions Policy as From September 2026/27. In-Year Admissions are managed by Peterborough City Council. Detailed Admissions Policy for 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 is attached. National Primary Offer Day is 16 April 2026.

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