The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 44 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 438
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 54.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kingston upon Hull, City of
- Trust
- HUMBER EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Debra Smith (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Lothian Way, Bransholme, Hull, HU7 5DD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLift Kingswood
Secondary · 756m away
Broadacre Primary School
Primary · 826m away
Horton House School
Independent · 871m away
Northcott School and Sixth Form College
Special school · 1.1km away
Cleeve Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Bude Park Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Kingswood Parks Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Biggin Hill Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Highlands Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Highlands Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Highlands Primary School?
Highlands Primary School currently has 438 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 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Highlands Primary School?
Highlands Primary School is in Hull, HU7 5DD, in the Kingston upon Hull, City of 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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