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Highfield Church of England Primary School
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Highfield Church of England Primary School
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- Southampton SO17 1PX
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Inadequate |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is prioritized from the start, using a systematic approach.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils benefit from an ambitious curriculum planned well from Reception to Year 6.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers’ subject knowledge in a few subjects needs development.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils enjoy reading and make use of the well-stocked library.
Support for Falling Behind: Those pupils who struggle receive additional help and catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave consistently well across the school and do well in class.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils' different needs are identified, and staff support pupils well so that each makes good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff are alert to different risks facing pupils and know what to do when they have concerns.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils trust that adults will help them if they are worried about something.
Parent Feedback: Parents are actively involved in reading to pupils at home.
Parental Involvement: The school involves parents actively in reading activities.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils have access to a rich, diverse, and exciting range of opportunities.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils are involved in activities like litter picking in the local community.
Teacher Engagement: Staff now feel invigorated and there is a sense of togetherness.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers support pupils well so that each makes good progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers' subject knowledge in a few subjects needs development.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Monitoring and evaluation need to be more systematic.
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About Us
Highfield Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 316 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 78% 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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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.5 | 25.8 | 22 |
| Proficient Math | 110 | 108 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 111 | 109 | 102 |
| 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 | 110 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 111 | 95 | 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 | 78% | 51.63% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% | 5.29% | 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 | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.2 | 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 | 111 3 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 111 4 | 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 | 91% 22 | 59.06% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% 8 | 8.98% | 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 | 3.9 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | 3.3 | 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 | 108 2 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 4 | 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 | 69% 13 | 59.22% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 6 | 6.98% | 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 | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.6 | 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 | 110 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 111 | 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 | 82% | 55.29% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% | 5.91% | 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 | 4.4 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 3.5 | 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 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Highfield Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
