The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% 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 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 300
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 17.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Trafford
- Head
- Mrs Claire Brown (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bridgenorth Avenue, Urmston, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M41 9PA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
Secondary · Very close
St Hugh of Lincoln RC Primary School
Primary · 564m away
Lostock High School
Secondary · 928m away
The Orchards
Free school · 1.0km away
Davyhulme Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Kingsway Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Moss Park Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Barton Clough Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Highfield Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Highfield Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Highfield Primary School?
Highfield Primary School currently has 300 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 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Highfield Primary School?
Highfield Primary School is in Manchester, M41 9PA, in the Trafford 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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