The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 87% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (106% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
87%
+25.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
21%
+13.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
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.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
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 53 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 665
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 14.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Redbridge
- Head
- Dr Kulvarn Atwal (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
May 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
March 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Highlands Gardens, Ilford, Essex, IG1 3LE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmApex Secondary School for Boys
Independent · 748m away
Apex Secondary School for Girls
Independent · 748m away
Apex Primary School
Independent · 875m away
The Ursuline Academy Ilford
Secondary · 1.1km away
Aldersbrook Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre
Nursery · 1.5km away
Sheringham Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Sir John Heron Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Highlands Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Highlands Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Highlands Primary School?
Highlands Primary School currently has 665 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Highlands Primary School take?
Highlands Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Highlands Primary School?
Highlands Primary School is in Ilford, IG1 3LE, in the Redbridge local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Highlands Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Highlands Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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