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Highfield Hall Primary School
Highfield Hall Primary School, Highfield Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 8AZ, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
11.3 / 100
Bottom 11%
Better than 11% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
390
Capacity
460
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to education, although only 43% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and mathematics at Key Stage 2. While it ranks in the top 90% nationally for expected outcomes, the percentage achieving the higher standard is notably low at just 3%. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 65% expressing they would recommend the school, indicating room for improvement in community engagement and overall experience.
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Last inspected: 8 March 2016Older 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%. | 43% | Bottom 10% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Parent View (69 responses)
★★★★★3.4
My child is happy
88%
My child makes good progress
87%
My child feels safe
86%
School keeps me informed
86%
Good range of extra-curricular
81%
Good range of subjects
80%
Progress is communicated
70%
Behaviour is good
68%
I'd recommend this school
65%
School supports development
64%
School has high expectations
57%
School responds to concerns
36%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.2%
Other2.1%
Black African2.1%
White Other1.8%
Asian Pakistani1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Asian Indian1.0%
Asian Other0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Mixed Other0.3%
Location
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53.24945, -1.43894 · S41 8AZ
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN112667
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Highfield Hall Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Highfield Hall Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 March 2016.
Is Highfield Hall Primary School a good school?
Highfield Hall Primary School scores 11.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 11% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Highfield Hall Primary School?
Based on 69 Ofsted Parent View responses, Highfield Hall Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 68% across all parent survey questions.
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