The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 419
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 31%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Garratt (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
March 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Beeches Road, Rowley Regis, West Midlands, B65 0DA
Town setting
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Temple Meadow Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Olive Hill Primary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Halesbury School
Special school · 1.2km away
St Michael's Church of England High School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Hurst Green Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
The Westminster School
Special school · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Highfields Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Highfields Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Highfields Primary School?
Highfields Primary School currently has 419 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Highfields Primary School take?
Highfields Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Highfields Primary School?
Highfields Primary School is in Rowley Regis, B65 0DA, in the Sandwell local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Highfields Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Highfields Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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