The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
26%
+18.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 76 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 672
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 20.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Enfield
- Head
- Mr David Wilson (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
Highfield Road, Highfield Primary School, London, N21 3HE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWinchmore School
Secondary · Very close
Palmers Green High School
Independent · 817m away
Firs Farm Primary School
Primary · 975m away
Edmonton County School
All-through · Grammar · 1.1km away
West Lea School
Special school · 1.3km away
Starks Field Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
The Latymer School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Hazelbury Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Highfield Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Highfield Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in April 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Highfield Primary School?
Highfield Primary School currently has 672 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 London, N21 3HE, in the Enfield 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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