The short version
Below-average SATs results. 86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 247
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 25.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- Head
- Mr Tom Plim (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
April 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
December 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Grasmere Drive, Highley, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16 6EH
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Highley Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Highley Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Highley Community Primary School?
Highley Community Primary School currently has 247 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Highley Community Primary School take?
Highley Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Highley Community Primary School?
Highley Community Primary School is in Bridgnorth, WV16 6EH, in the Shropshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Highley Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Highley Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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