Highfield Junior School
Details
| Age Range | 7-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Bromley |
| Address | South Hill Road, BR2 0RL |
| School Website | www.highfield-jun.bromley.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 2084602597 |
| URN | 140257 |
School Census
| Total | 366 |
| Girls/Boys | 185/181 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 50.5%/49.5% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 25.1% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 22 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 5.2% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 29/09/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 29/09/2022 | Good |
| 21/01/2009 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 29/09/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 21/01/2009 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 84% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 29% |
| Reading | 110 |
| Maths | 109 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 79 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 24 |
| Reading | 109.0 |
| Maths | 108.0 |
| Reading Progress | 3.0 |
| Writing Progress | 0.3 |
| Maths Progress | 3.1 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 88% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 27% |
| Reading | 109.0 |
| Maths | 109.0 |
| Reading Progress | 3.1 |
| Writing Progress | 2.0 |
| Maths Progress | 2.3 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 95% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 24% |
| Reading | 110 |
| Maths | 109 |
| Reading Progress | 2.1 |
| Writing Progress | 1.9 |
| Maths Progress | 2.1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 66% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 29% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 18% |
| no | 82% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 33% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| dont know | 8% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 83% |
| no | 17% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 47% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 17% |
| indian ethnic origin | 8.9% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 48.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 16.4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 10.1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 5.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
Nearby Schools
Highfield Infants' School
(0.17 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 5-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Highfield Drive, , BR2 0RX
Harris Primary Academy Shortlands
(0.44 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Kingswood Road, , BR2 0HG
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
(0.51 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: St Mark's Ce Primary School, , BR2 0QR