The short version
Average SATs results. 85% capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- 40% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 6 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 238
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 39.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Trust
- ASPIRATIONAL FUTURES MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Andrew Proctor (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Wright Street, Wright St, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 0SP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHighfield Nursery School
Nursery · Very close
Mayfield House School
Independent · 337m away
Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School
Primary · 349m away
St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley
Primary · 669m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley
Primary · 798m away
Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School
Primary · 888m away
Duke Street Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Chorley Astley Park School
Special school · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Highfield Community Primary School?
Highfield Community Primary School currently has 238 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Highfield Community Primary School take?
Highfield Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Highfield Community Primary School?
Highfield Community Primary School is in Chorley, PR6 0SP, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Highfield Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Highfield Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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