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Highwood Primary School
- Primary
- Hertsmere WD23 2AW
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is a priority with consistent phonics teaching.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is broad and interesting, with high expectations for pupils.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects lack clarity in what leaders want pupils to learn.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well in early reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Those not keeping up in reading get needed support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most meet high expectations for behaviour; a small minority need better consistency.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff provide necessary support at the right time with successful curriculum adaptations.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils know how to report bullying and trust adults to deal with situations.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders have created a culture of vigilance and effective safeguarding.
Parent Feedback: Parents give positive feedback via Ofsted Parent View.
Parental Involvement: School involves parents through frequent communication and involvement in school activities.
Extracurricular Activities: Range of clubs including sports, singing, and dance.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers explain new concepts clearly and use assessment well.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers revisit learning and help pupils master skills.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular checks by subject leaders ensure curriculum implementation.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some inconsistencies in behavior management.
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Highwood Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 441 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 57% 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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Although Highwood Primary School was initially founded in 1949, it has subsequently had a complete rebuild and relocated to Mead Way in Bushey from its original location on Bushey Mill Lane.
After a catastrophic flood in June 2016, the school undertook extensive restoration work. It took more than 2 years to accomplish these repairs, but we were able to reopen the school and all of its wonderful facilities in time for the 2018 autumn semester.
Highwood is a lively, active, and futuristic school for kids ages three to eleven.
At Highwood, we actively work to improve each child's educational experience.
Knowing that teaching is our first goal, we make every effort to provide the greatest services.
Our courtyards and zoned curriculum areas, which are located in the centre of the school, are created to enhance children's learning by facilitating hands-on exploration and a variety of play opportunities.
Our schools' grounds are beautifully planted and intended to foster kids' curiosity and respect for their surroundings. The children's spiritual, moral, cultural, and social experiences are meant to be enriched by our pond, allotment, wild spaces, and amphitheatre space, among other amenities.
Our school's diverse student body reflects the neighborhood's international character.
We have a good selection of lunchtime and after-school activities that are hosted by staff members and independent organisations.
Our governing body is dedicated to leading Highwood with ambition. The governors provide the senior leadership team with high levels of support and a considerable amount of challenge.
The Friends of Highwood are proactive and benevolent in their willingness to volunteer their time to plan entertaining activities that significantly increase the amount of money raised for our school.
The professional learning community that Highwood has built is something we are proud of.
We value your well-considered opinions because they force us to reevaluate our objectives and plan for changes at Highwood, a school that is, in our opinion, only getting better.
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Although Highwood Primary School was initially founded in 1949, it has subsequently had a complete rebuild and relocated to Mead Way in Bushey from its original location on Bushey Mill Lane.
After a catastrophic flood in June 2016, the school undertook extensive restoration work. It took more than 2 years to accomplish these repairs, but we were able to reopen the school and all of its wonderful facilities in time for the 2018 autumn semester.
Highwood is a lively, active, and futuristic school for kids ages three to eleven.
At Highwood, we actively work to improve each child's educational experience.
Knowing that teaching is our first goal, we make every effort to provide the greatest services.
Our courtyards and zoned curriculum areas, which are located in the centre of the school, are created to enhance children's learning by facilitating hands-on exploration and a variety of play opportunities.
Our schools' grounds are beautifully planted and intended to foster kids' curiosity and respect for their surroundings. The children's spiritual, moral, cultural, and social experiences are meant to be enriched by our pond, allotment, wild spaces, and amphitheatre space, among other amenities.
Our school's diverse student body reflects the neighborhood's international character.
We have a good selection of lunchtime and after-school activities that are hosted by staff members and independent organisations.
Our governing body is dedicated to leading Highwood with ambition. The governors provide the senior leadership team with high levels of support and a considerable amount of challenge.
The Friends of Highwood are proactive and benevolent in their willingness to volunteer their time to plan entertaining activities that significantly increase the amount of money raised for our school.
The professional learning community that Highwood has built is something we are proud of.
We value your well-considered opinions because they force us to reevaluate our objectives and plan for changes at Highwood, a school that is, in our opinion, only getting better.
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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 |
B-
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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 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.6 | - | 21.8 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 111 | 108 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 107 | 110 |
| 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 | 104 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 100 | 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 | 57% | 58.25% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 9.95% | 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 | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | 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 | 104 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 97 | 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 | 51% 3 | 62.59% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 3 | 11.98% | 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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | -0.5 | 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 | 104 1 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 | 96 | 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 | 48% 19 | 61.05% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 2 | 11.72% | 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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | 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 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 95 | 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 | 67% | 59.7% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 11.43% | 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 | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | 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 - 21st 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 | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Highwood Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1