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Highfields Academy | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
Highfields Academy
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Highfields Academy
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- Nantwich CW5 6HA
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Quality of curriculum | Good |
| Pupils’ welfare, health and safety | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The school successfully balances all aspects of the curriculum to ensure that pupils develop strong reading, writing, and mathematical skills.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils benefit from an interesting curriculum which secures their engagement and good progress.
Areas Needing Improvement: The most-able pupils need more challenging work in mathematics.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils’ progress in reading and maths is strong due to effective teaching strategies and intervention programs.
Support for Falling Behind: The excellent tracking programme enables the school to identify and support any pupil in danger of falling behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour is mostly impeccable and they are very respectful of each other’s views.
Support for SEND Pupils: Parents are complimentary about the support available for pupils with SEND, stating it is good.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: There is a strong culture of safeguarding; staff are vigilant and well-trained to spot signs of neglect and abuse.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe, know potential online dangers, and trust staff to handle concerns immediately.
Parent Feedback: Most parents speak highly of the school, appreciating the caring staff, high teaching standards, and pastoral support available.
Parental Involvement: The school works in partnership with parents, providing various opportunities for involvement and feedback.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers a range of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and educational trips.
Outdoor Facilities: The outdoor provision has been improved, including for early years, with well-resourced and high-standard facilities.
Teacher Engagement: Staff morale is very high; teachers receive excellent training and development opportunities.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective teaching strategies ensure strong pupil progress in key subjects.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular assessments and reviews contribute to maintaining high teaching standards.
Teaching Staff Challenges: New subject leaders require further development to improve teaching quality.
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About Us
Highfields Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 256 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 27 : 1.
At this school, 53% 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 | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C
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B-
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C-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 27.5 | 22.3 | 24.5 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 99 | 108 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 100 | 109 |
| 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 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 99 | 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 | 53% | 58.98% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 5.41% | 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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.2 | 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 | 101 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 2 | 102 | 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 | 63% 3 | 64.44% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 3 | 7.66% | 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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.6 | Below 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 | 100 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 4 | 102 | 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 | 60% 13 | 66.1% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 7 | 8.07% | 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 | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1 | Below 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 | 100 | 93 |
| Reading | 108 | 101 | 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 | 73% | 63.18% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 8.47% | 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 | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -1.1 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
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
27 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Highfields Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1