The short version
Above-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- 47% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% 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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 369
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 47.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Peterborough
- Trust
- THE ELLIOT FOUNDATION ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Chris Venables (Executive Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Ashton Road, Westwood, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 7ER
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRavensthorpe Primary Academy
Primary · 630m away
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Primary · 703m away
Heltwate School
Special school · 1.0km away
Nova Primary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Middleton Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Eyrescroft Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Jack Hunt School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Jack Hunt Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Highlees Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Highlees Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Highlees Primary School?
Highlees Primary School currently has 369 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Highlees Primary School take?
Highlees Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Highlees Primary School?
Highlees Primary School is in Peterborough, PE3 7ER, in the Peterborough local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Highlees Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Highlees Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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