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Highfield Primary School
Marsh Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 0AP, Bolton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
55.4 / 100
Top 45%
Better than 55% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
417
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with 66% of students achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, which places it in the top 47% nationally. However, only 10% reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, the school is a commendable choice for parents seeking a supportive educational environment.
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Last inspected: 2 February 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 66% | Top 47% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British66.4%
Asian Pakistani21.6%
Asian Indian3.1%
Black African2.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
White Other1.7%
Mixed Other0.7%
Other0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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53.54758, -2.42082 · BL4 0AP
School details
Local authorityBolton
RegionNorth West
URN105182
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.highfield.bolton.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Highfield Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Highfield Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 February 2017.
Is Highfield Primary School a good school?
Highfield Primary School scores 55.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 45% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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