Highfield Farm Primary School

A requires improvement academy converter school in Rotherham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Highfield Farm Primary School.

Rotherham, S636NF Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 3-11 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
34.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 41.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
47.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 6.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

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

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
30 January 2019
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Stokewell Road
Wath-upon-Dearne
Rotherham, S636NF
Phone
1709760538
Website
highfieldfarmprimary.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
149118
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Stokewell Road, Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham, S63 6NF
Website
https://www.highfieldfarmprimary.co.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
JAMES MONTGOMERY ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
180 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
82
Free School Meals
58.5% (48 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
8.5% (7 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
16.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
41.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
6.0%
Reading Score:
101.0
Maths Score:
96.0
Grammar Score:
97.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 96.0 101.0
2023 98.0 100.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
4 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
9
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
82 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Together we will"

kindness respect keep trying

Head Teacher's Message

A warm welcome from Headteacher Mrs D Mackinnon. The school is described as a small, nurturing, family‑oriented, inclusive community with high expectations, a motto of “Together we will,” and a focus on reading, belonging and aspirational learning.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Highfield Farm Champions

Curriculum Highlights

Core subjects: English and Maths with a focus on reading as a key unlocker to the wider curriculum; ability to adapt delivery to support progress. Foundation subjects: geography, history, art, design technology, science. Specialism subjects: PE, Computing, Modern Foreign Languages (MFL), and music. Developmental subjects: PSHE and RE with explicit British Values delivery; curriculum designed to be knowledge-rich and interconnected; Primary Knowledge Curriculum (PKC) guidance informs unit sequencing.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club available from 7:45am with a nutritious breakfast and activities; After School Clubs run from 3:15pm to 4:15pm.

Admissions Criteria

Published Admission Number (PAN) is 15 for academic year 2025/26. Admissions are allocated by the Local Authority in line with policy: (1) children living in the school’s designated catchment area, (2) children living outside the catchment area who have older siblings on roll, (3) children with a medical reason confirmed by a medical practitioner, (4) children with a compelling social reason. Foundation Stage can take up a part-time place (15 hours per week) at the start of the term in which they turn 3. In-year applications are possible if places are available; more information available via the School Admissions Team.

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