Highfields Academy
Details
| Age Range | 2-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Cheshire East |
| Address | Cumberland Avenue, CW5 6HA |
| School Website | www.highfieldsacademy.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1270814570 |
| URN | 143160 |
School Census
| Total | 254 |
| Girls/Boys | 119/135 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 46.9%/53.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 2.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 24 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 6.3% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 22/04/2015 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 22/04/2015 | Good |
| 22/11/2011 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 22/04/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 22/11/2011 |
| 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 | 65% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 53 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10 |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | -0.6 |
| Writing Progress | -0.9 |
| Maths Progress | 0.2 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | -0.6 |
| Writing Progress | -1.6 |
| Maths Progress | -1.6 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 60% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | -2.4 |
| Writing Progress | -1.5 |
| Maths Progress | -1.0 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 64 |
| As First Preference | 30 |
| As second preference | 17 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.14% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 63 |
| As First Preference | 33 |
| As second preference | 15 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 52 |
| As First Preference | 28 |
| As second preference | 14 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 61 |
| As First Preference | 27 |
| As second preference | 16 |
| As third preference | 18 |
| Total Offers Made | 28 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 27 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.37% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 75 |
| As First Preference | 37 |
| As second preference | 17 |
| As third preference | 21 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 27 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.20% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 79 |
| As First Preference | 36 |
| As second preference | 22 |
| As third preference | 21 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.59% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 85 |
| As First Preference | 46 |
| As second preference | 19 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 63 |
| As First Preference | 33 |
| As second preference | 15 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 4% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 75% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 19% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 21% |
| no | 79% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 55% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| dont know | 9% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 13% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 27% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 4% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 56% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 13% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 60% |
| no | 40% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 94.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 94.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
Nearby Schools
Nantwich Primary Academy
(0.57 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Manor Road, , CW5 5LX