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Highfields Primary School
Colchester Road, Lawford, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2BN, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
93.1 / 100
Top 7%
Better than 93% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
320
Capacity
315
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 93% of schools, this primary institution demonstrates strong academic performance, especially in Key Stage 2, where 74% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths. While the percentage achieving the higher standard is lower at 9%, the school remains in the top 25% nationally for expected outcomes, indicating a solid foundation for student success. Parents can feel confident in the quality of education provided here.
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Last inspected: 5 July 2016Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 74% | Top 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.8%
White Other3.4%
Mixed Other1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Asian Other0.3%
Other0.3%
Location
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51.94312, 1.05523 · CO11 2BN
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN114769
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.highfields-essex.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Highfields Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Highfields Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 July 2016.
Is Highfields Primary School a good school?
Highfields Primary School scores 93.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 7% 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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