Highfield Academy

Details

Age Range2-11 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthoritySunderland
AddressFordfield Road, SR4 0DA
URN144219

School Census

Total 422
Girls/Boys 217/205
Girls/Boys Ratio 51.4%/48.6%
% pupils where English not first language 3.6%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 198
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 21.8%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
25/04/2013 Good
02/03/2011 Requires improvement
Inspection Date 25/04/2013
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 02/03/2011
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Requires improvement

Primary Results

Primary Results 2024
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard70%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard9%
Reading106
Maths105
Reading Progress-
Writing Progress-
Maths Progress-
Primary Results 2023
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard77
Pupils achieving at a higher standard8
Reading105
Maths104
Reading Progress1.9
Writing Progress4.0
Maths Progress1.1
Primary Results 2019
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard64%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard11%
Reading101
Maths104
Reading Progress0.9
Writing Progress2.7
Maths Progress2.1
Primary Results 2018
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard46%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard2%
Reading100
Maths100
Reading Progress-1.8
Writing Progress-0.1
Maths Progress-0.8

Primary Admissions

First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications64
As First Preference42
As second preference13
As third preference9
Total Offers Made43
first preference offers42
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications60
As First Preference45
As second preference12
As third preference3
Total Offers Made48
first preference offers45
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications74
As First Preference51
As second preference14
As third preference9
Total Offers Made58
first preference offers51
second preference offers4
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications50
As First Preference36
As second preference12
As third preference2
Total Offers Made39
first preference offers36
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications63
As First Preference33
As second preference19
As third preference11
Total Offers Made35
first preference offers33
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications87
As First Preference49
As second preference20
As third preference18
Total Offers Made53
first preference offers49
second preference offers3
third preference offers1

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree58%
agree32%
disagree5%
strongly disagree5%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree58%
agree21%
disagree21%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree53%
agree26%
disagree11%
strongly disagree11%
don't know0%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree21%
agree11%
disagree5%
strongly disagree16%
don't know5%
not applicable42%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree58%
agree26%
disagree11%
strongly disagree5%
don't know0%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree37%
agree21%
disagree11%
strongly disagree11%
don't know0%
not applicable21%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes0%
no0%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree0%
agree0%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree42%
agree42%
disagree5%
strongly disagree0%
don't know11%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree63%
agree32%
disagree0%
strongly disagree5%
don't know0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree47%
agree42%
disagree5%
strongly disagree5%
don't know0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree58%
agree21%
disagree5%
strongly disagree0%
don't know16%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree58%
agree37%
disagree5%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree53%
agree32%
disagree11%
strongly disagree5%
don't know0%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes79%
no21%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin79%
african ethnic origin5.6%
any other asian background ethnic origin4%
indian ethnic origin2.3%
any other white background ethnic origin2.1%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.4%
any other black background ethnic origin0.9%
white and asian ethnic origin0.7%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin0.7%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin85.8%
african ethnic origin3.6%
any other white background ethnic origin1.9%
any other asian background ethnic origin1.7%
white and asian ethnic origin0.9%
any other mixed background ethnic origin0.9%

Nearby Schools

North View Academy

(0.48 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: St. Lukes Road, , SR4 0HB