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Highnam CofE Primary Academy
Wetherleigh Drive, Highnam, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 8LW, Gloucestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
82.4 / 100
Top 18%
Better than 82% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
216
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted as of March 2023, this primary academy demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with 68% of students meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 41% nationally. The school's LocaleIQ score of 82.4 indicates it outperforms 82% of other schools, suggesting strong community support and parent satisfaction. However, only 6% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in stretching the most able students.
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Last inspected: 13 March 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 68% | Top 41% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.3%
Mixed Other3.7%
White Other2.3%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
White Irish0.9%
Black African0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Other0.5%
Location
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51.88104, -2.29276 · GL2 8LW
School details
Local authorityGloucestershire
RegionSouth West
URN137102
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.highnam.gloucs.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Highnam CofE Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Highnam CofE Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 March 2023.
Is Highnam CofE Primary Academy a good school?
Highnam CofE Primary Academy scores 82.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 18% 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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