The short version
Below-average SATs results.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 42% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 55% 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
42%
-20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% 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, 28 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 84
- Capacity
- 47%
- FSM
- 54.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Rotherham
- Trust
- JAMES MONTGOMERY ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Donna Mackinnon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Stokewell Road, Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 6NF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBrampton Ellis CofE Primary School
Primary · 355m away
Wath Church of England Primary School
Primary · 676m away
Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Brampton Cortonwood Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
Wath Academy
Secondary · 1.7km away
Wath Victoria Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities
Secondary · 2.2km away
Wombwell Park Street Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Highfield Farm Primary School?
Highfield Farm Primary School currently has 84 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Highfield Farm Primary School take?
Highfield Farm Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Highfield Farm Primary School?
Highfield Farm Primary School is in Rotherham, S63 6NF, in the Rotherham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Highfield Farm Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Highfield Farm Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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