The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 281
- Capacity
- 67%
- FSM
- 33.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Redcar and Cleveland
- Trust
- The East Cleveland Co-operative Learning Trust
- Head
- Miss Nicky King (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
March 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Hutton Lane, Guisborough, North Yorkshire, TS14 8AA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Highcliffe Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Highcliffe Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Highcliffe Primary School?
Highcliffe Primary School currently has 281 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Highcliffe Primary School take?
Highcliffe Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Highcliffe Primary School?
Highcliffe Primary School is in Guisborough, TS14 8AA, in the Redcar and Cleveland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Highcliffe Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Highcliffe Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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