The short version
Average SATs results. 81% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 39% 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
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-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 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% 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, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 58 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 681
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 38.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- PA COMMUNITY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Stephanie Davies
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Highfield Road, Saltley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 3QF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmParkfield Community School
Primary · 858m away
The Rosary Catholic Primary School
Primary · 888m away
Rightrack
Independent · 962m away
R.Y.A.N Education Academy Vocational Centre
Independent · 1.1km away
Adderley Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form
Secondary · 1.4km away
Saltley Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
Bordesley Green Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Highfield Junior and Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Highfield Junior and Infant School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Highfield Junior and Infant School?
Highfield Junior and Infant School currently has 681 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Highfield Junior and Infant School take?
Highfield Junior and Infant School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Highfield Junior and Infant School?
Highfield Junior and Infant School is in Birmingham, B8 3QF, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Highfield Junior and Infant School have a sixth form?
No, Highfield Junior and Infant School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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