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Highfield Community Primary School
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Highfield Community Primary School
- Primary
- Cheshire West and Chester CH1 5LD
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| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Basic reading, writing, and mathematical skills are taught well, including letters and sounds for the youngest pupils.
Success of the Curriculum: The rich curriculum adds depth and interest to pupils鈥� learning and promotes their spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development well.
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils need more opportunities to practice reading and speaking skills, and writing tasks for more-able pupils require greater depth.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Attainment in reading, writing, and mathematics is broadly average overall by the end of Year 6.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective targeted support in reading and writing enables pupils with special educational needs to make good progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is good, relationships are strong, and pupils are polite and courteous towards each other and adults.
Support for SEND Pupils: Guidance and support are tailored well to individual needs, enabling pupils with special educational needs to make good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Overwhelmingly, pupils feel safe in the school; any rare incidents of bullying are dealt with quickly and effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school uses external agencies to provide good support, leading to striking improvements in pupils' self-confidence and behaviour.
Parent Feedback: Almost all parents and carers believe their children make good progress and the school meets their child's particular needs.
Parental Involvement: Partnerships with external agencies and parents and carers are effective, leading to improvements in pupils鈥� attendance, behaviour, and self-esteem.
Extracurricular Activities: The curriculum provides many chances for pupils to solve mathematical problems and use their writing skills beyond their literacy lessons.
Outdoor Facilities: Opportunities to gain firsthand experiences through educational visits have a significant impact on broadening pupils' horizons.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers carefully plan lessons that meet the needs and abilities of pupils, often using well-chosen resources to ensure that learning is fun.
Impact on Student Progress: Both boys and girls say the school has a good range of books that foster their enjoyment of reading.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers' questioning does not always sufficiently probe and extend pupils鈥� skills, and writing tasks sometimes lack depth.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers make regular and accurate assessments of pupils鈥� progress, although marking in writing can be inconsistent.
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Highfield Community Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 221 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 41% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We consider your involvement in your child's education to be extremely important, and we truly see their time at Highfield as a journey that can only succeed if there is a solid working relationship between your family and our school.
You will frequently be invited to the school to celebrate and participate in your children's accomplishments, activities, and goal-setting.
Additionally, you are welcome to visit the classroom each term to study with your kid and gain a better understanding of how they learn.
If you catch the learning itch, you can always attend the weekly Family Learning Courses offered here at the school.
For further information, just drop by the office or send an email.
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Please read the SEN section using the drop down menu on this page for a more complete overview of Highfield's services for students with special needs.
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You will frequently be invited to the school to celebrate and participate in your children's accomplishments, activities, and goal-setting.
Additionally, you are welcome to visit the classroom each term to study with your kid and gain a better understanding of how they learn.
If you catch the learning itch, you can always attend the weekly Family Learning Courses offered here at the school.
For further information, just drop by the office or send an email.
We care about what you think!
.
Regarding views, I've provided below a link to ParentView.
Please take a moment to respond to the online parent survey being conducted by Ofsted by sharing your opinions on Highfield School.
What services and amenities do the school and neighbourhood provide?
You can view the offers from Chester and Cheshire West by clicking the link below.
Please read the SEN section using the drop down menu on this page for a more complete overview of Highfield's services for students with special needs.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19 | 25.8 | 19.3 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 108 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 101 | 109 | 103 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 101 | 98 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 41% | 55.11% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.11% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.5 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 108 1 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 5 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73% 12 | 58.65% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% 10 | 9.28% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.1 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 2 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 2 | 98 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 61% 4 | 57.86% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 4 | 8.77% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | 3.6 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 94 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 57% | 53.36% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 7.98% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | 3.6 | Above Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Highfield Community Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
