The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- 67% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 164
- FSM
- 66.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Stockport
- Head
- Mr Matthew Grant
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
January 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Essex Road, Brinnington, Stockport, SK5 8DR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 584m away
Westmorland Primary School
Primary · 802m away
St Paul's Church of England Primary School Brinnington
Primary · 861m away
Arden Primary School
Primary · 923m away
Bridge House School
Independent · 942m away
Penarth Group School
Independent · 1.6km away
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Bredbury St. Marks CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Highfields College's Ofsted rating?
Highfields College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Highfields College?
Highfields College currently has 164 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Highfields College take?
Highfields College caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Highfields College?
Highfields College is in Stockport, SK5 8DR, in the Stockport local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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