Highfields Academy

A good academy converter school in Cheshire East. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Highfields Academy.

Nantwich, CW56HA Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

60

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
55.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 65.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 10.0%
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
22 April 2015
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Cumberland Avenue
Nantwich, CW56HA
Phone
1270814570
Website
highfieldsacademy.co.uk

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
143160
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Cumberland Avenue, Nantwich, CW5 6HA
Website
http://www.highfieldsacademy.co.uk
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
CONCORDIA MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
256
Free School Meals
12.7% (33 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.9% (10 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.7%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
4.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
65.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
10.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
103.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
4.6 (12.9 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.3 (2.3 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 107.0
2023 104.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
13 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
26
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
256 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.5 per year)

Up 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

Respectful Responsible Resilient Rounded Rewarded

to encourage good citizenship based on the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs, cultures and lifestyles.

Extracurriculars

Sports

dance games gymnastics swimming water safety athletics outdoor adventure

Curriculum Highlights

Art and Design Computing Design Technology Early Years Geography History Mathematics Modern Foreign Languages Music PE PSHE RE Relationships and Sex Education Science Reading Writing

Admissions Criteria

We adopt the Cheshire East admission procedures. The school will continue to follow the Council’s admission arrangements for 2025/26 and 2026/27. If you would like to apply Pre-School or Nursery classes, please contact the school on 01270 814570 or email [email protected].

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