The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 363
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 23.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicester
- Trust
- ATTENBOROUGH LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Errol Rowe (Acting)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Pluto Close, Highfields, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0UU
Town setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Highfields Primary School?
Highfields Primary School currently has 363 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 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Highfields Primary School?
Highfields Primary School is in Leicester, LE2 0UU, in the Leicester 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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