The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 41 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 417
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 24.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Head
- Mr David Glyn-Jones (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Marsh Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 0AP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOur Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School
Primary · Very close
St James's Church of England High School
Secondary · 312m away
Harper Green School
Secondary · 646m away
Cherry Tree Primary School
Primary · 714m away
The Ferns Primary Academy
Primary · 719m away
The Orchards Nursery School
Nursery · 766m away
Green Fold School
Special school · 766m away
Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 851m away
Questions parents ask
What is Highfield Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Highfield Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Highfield Primary School?
Highfield Primary School currently has 417 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Highfield Primary School take?
Highfield Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Highfield Primary School?
Highfield Primary School is in Bolton, BL4 0AP, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Highfield Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Highfield Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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