The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (117% full)
- 12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 246
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- Trust
- CONCORDIA MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Vicki Hughes (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Cumberland Avenue, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 6HA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNantwich Primary Academy
Primary · 833m away
Pear Tree Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Willaston Primary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Malbank School and Sixth Form College
Secondary · 1.7km away
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Millfields Primary Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Brine Leas School
Secondary · 1.9km away
Weaver Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Highfields Academy?
Highfields Academy currently has 246 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Highfields Academy take?
Highfields Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Highfields Academy?
Highfields Academy is in Nantwich, CW5 6HA, in the Cheshire East local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Highfields Academy have a sixth form?
No, Highfields Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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