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Highfield Junior School
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Highfield Junior School
- Primary
- Bromley BR2 0RL
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders prioritize reading development with explicit phonics teaching if needed.
Success of the Curriculum: Comprehensive and well-rounded; refined particularly in mathematics, history, and English.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, teaching does not help students retain important knowledge over time.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Achievement strong in refined subjects, less so in a few others.
Support for Falling Behind: Timely support for struggling readers to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Impeccable behaviour and positive attitudes towards learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Well supported with staff training to ensure needs are accurately identified.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and quickly resolved; pupils feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Effective safeguarding measures; staff are knowledgeable and responsible.
Parent Feedback: Positive interactions with parents during inspection.
Parental Involvement: Parents can express views via Ofsted Parent View; school organizes community contributions.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of activities including music, sports, and science clubs.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers demonstrate secure subject knowledge and effective teaching methods.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching focuses on ensuring knowledge retention in key subjects.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Secure subject knowledge and typically effective understanding checks.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In some subjects, teaching does not concentrate on important concepts.
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About Us
Highfield Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 370 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 79% 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 are a school that emphasises and rewards academic success while also fostering the overall development of each student. To interest and excite our kids, we give them a variety of diverse and well-balanced learning opportunities. We are a joyful, welcoming school that fosters independence and self-assurance. Highfield students not only succeed in the arts, music, and sports, but also in the subjects of science, math, and English. Our engaging and inclusive curriculum fosters the critical skills required for our students to advance to the next level of education. We are a school at the centre of Shortlands, and we work closely with our neighbourhood. The way we operate and interact with one another is reflected in our core values. This website will provide a glimpse into daily life at Highfield and include resources to enhance our kids' educational experiences. We sincerely hope you enjoy browsing our website and find it to be a helpful resource that embodies our slogan, "Growing Together, Learning for Life."
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B
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C-
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Age range | 7-11 | 5-7 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.7 | 28.3 | 21.5 |
| Proficient Math | 108 | - | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | - | 107 |
| 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 | 108 | 104 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 104 | 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 | 79% | 66.32% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 24% | 13.54% | 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 | 3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 3.1 | Above 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 | 109 | 100 | 96 |
| Reading | 109 1 | 99 | 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 | 88% 7 | 68.2% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 27% 3 | 14.87% | 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 | 3.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.3 | 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 | 109 1 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 110 1 | 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 | 95% 6 | 66.85% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 24% 7 | 13.74% | 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 | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.9 | Above 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 | 110 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 111 | 96 | 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 | 89% | 67.29% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 31% | 12.89% | 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 | 3.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.9 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st 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 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 27th Aug 2024 - 20th 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 | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Highfield Junior School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1