The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
31%
+23.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 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.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 316
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 10.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Southampton
- Head
- Mrs Rosie Walford (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hawthorn Road, Highfield, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1PX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPortswood Primary School
Primary · 828m away
The Gregg Preparatory School
Independent · 872m away
St Denys Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Richard Taunton Sixth Form College
16 plus · 1.4km away
Hollybrook Junior School
Primary · 1.5km away
Bevois Town Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
New Avenue School
Independent · 1.6km away
King Edward VI School
Independent · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Highfield Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Highfield Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Highfield Church of England Primary School?
Highfield Church of England Primary School currently has 316 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Highfield Church of England Primary School take?
Highfield Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Highfield Church of England Primary School?
Highfield Church of England Primary School is in Southampton, SO17 1PX, in the Southampton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Highfield Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Highfield Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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