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Highlands Primary School
Highlands Gardens, Ilford, Essex, IG1 3LE, Redbridge
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
99.1 / 100
Top 1%
Better than 99% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
665
Capacity
630
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
106%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and exceptional performance in key stage 2, where 87% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, this primary school stands out as a top choice for families. Parents express high satisfaction, with 99% recommending the school, reflecting strong community support. While 21% of students achieve the higher standard, the school consistently ranks in the top 5% nationally for expected outcomes, indicating a strong commitment to academic excellence.
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Last inspected: 6 March 2019Exempt 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%. | 87% | Top 5% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 21% | Top 7% UK |
Parent View (72 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
99%
Behaviour is good
99%
I'd recommend this school
99%
My child makes good progress
96%
Progress is communicated
90%
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
Good range of subjects
89%
School has high expectations
89%
School keeps me informed
88%
School supports development
82%
School responds to concerns
67%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani27.7%
Asian Bangladeshi25.4%
Asian Indian17.0%
Asian Other9.9%
White Other7.5%
Mixed Other3.3%
Black African2.6%
White British2.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Other0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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51.56737, 0.05537 · IG1 3LE
School details
Local authorityRedbridge
RegionLondon
URN131013
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.highlandsprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Highlands Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Highlands Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 March 2019.
Is Highlands Primary School a good school?
Highlands Primary School scores 99.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 1% 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 Highlands Primary School?
Based on 72 Ofsted Parent View responses, Highlands Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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