The short version
Below-average SATs results. 80% capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 25% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
25%
-37.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 56
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 26.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mrs Marie Staley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Location
Loves Green, Highwood, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3QH
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Highwood Primary School?
Highwood Primary School currently has 56 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Highwood Primary School take?
Highwood Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Highwood Primary School?
Highwood Primary School is in Chelmsford, CM1 3QH, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Highwood Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Highwood Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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