The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 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, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 320
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 6.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mrs Tara Marshall (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Colchester Road, Lawford, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2BN
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Highfields Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Highfields Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Highfields Primary School?
Highfields Primary School currently has 320 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 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Highfields Primary School?
Highfields Primary School is in Manningtree, CO11 2BN, in the Essex 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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