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Highfield Community Primary School
Whinfield Way, Rowlands Gill, Tyne and Wear, NE39 2JE, Gateshead
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
23.1 / 100
Bottom 23%
Better than 23% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
115
Capacity
158
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
73%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to education, particularly with 57% of pupils achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 70% nationally. However, there is room for improvement as no students reached the higher standard. The school serves a small community of 115 pupils, which may foster a close-knit environment, though its LocaleIQ score indicates it is performing better than only 23% of schools overall.
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Last inspected: 26 September 2018Older 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%. | 57% | Bottom 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.9%
Other8.7%
White Other3.5%
Mixed Other2.6%
Black African1.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Asian Other0.9%
Black Other0.9%
Location
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54.92076, -1.75883 · NE39 2JE
School details
Local authorityGateshead
RegionNorth East
URN108351
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Highfield Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Highfield Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 September 2018.
Is Highfield Community Primary School a good school?
Highfield Community Primary School scores 23.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 23% 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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