The short version
Below-average SATs results. 75% capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Middle deemed secondary
- Ages
- 9–13
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 358
- Capacity
- 75%
- FSM
- 32.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- Trust
- CHEVIOT LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Richard Oades (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Highfield Lane, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6EY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe
Primary · Very close
Prudhoe West Academy
Primary · Very close
Prudhoe Community High School
Secondary · 421m away
Prudhoe Castle First School
Primary · 660m away
Adderlane Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Ovingham Church of England First School
Primary · 1.4km away
Ovingham Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 1.5km away
Mickley First School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Highfield Middle School?
Highfield Middle School currently has 358 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Highfield Middle School take?
Highfield Middle School caters for pupils aged 9 to 13. It is classified as a middle deemed secondary school.
Where is Highfield Middle School?
Highfield Middle School is in Prudhoe, NE42 6EY, in the Northumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Highfield Middle School have a sixth form?
No, Highfield Middle School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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