Highfields Primary School

A not judged academy converter school in Leicester. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Highfields Primary School.

Leicester, LE20UU Ofsted: Not Judged Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

46

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
45.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 54.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 4.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Not Judged

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

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
5 November 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
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
Pluto Close
Highfields
Leicester, LE20UU

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
146844
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Pluto Close, Highfields, Leicester, LE2 0UU
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ATTENBOROUGH LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
388 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
367
Free School Meals
26.6% (98 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.5% (13 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
14.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
54.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
4.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
14.0 (3.5 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 106.0
2023 105.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
20 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
41
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
367 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Succeed Beyond the Expected."

Resilience Perseverance Collaborative Positive Respectful

Head Teacher's Message

Highfields is described as an inclusive, diverse community with a strong focus on five core values and a rich, deep curriculum designed to help children prosper beyond the expected; led by Headteacher Mr E. Rowe.

Curriculum Highlights

Growth Mindset taught in PSHE lessons and assemblies In English, a variety of texts from cultures will be used Inclusive curriculum emphasising diversity and British Values through assemblies and events Protected characteristics woven into the PSHE curriculum and discussed through assemblies and daily routines

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: No

We do not provide Wraparound Care but our Family Support Worker will be happy to support parents to find suitable provision if needed.

Admissions Criteria

Full-time admissions are allocated online by Leicester City Council. Nursery places are available on a part-time basis (15 hours) for children who are 3–4 years old. If more applicants than places, children are placed on a waiting list on a first-come, first-served basis. Foundation Stage admissions are described on the Foundation Stage page.

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