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Highlees Primary School
Ashton Road, Westwood, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 7ER, Peterborough
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
48.9 / 100
Bottom 49%
Better than 49% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
369
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving 67% of students reaching the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 45% nationally. However, only 4% of pupils reached a higher standard, indicating room for improvement in pushing more students to excel. Overall, parent satisfaction appears strong, contributing to a positive school community.
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Last inspected: 12 June 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%. | 67% | Top 45% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British26.6%
White Other19.0%
Black African12.2%
Asian Indian8.7%
Asian Other6.2%
Asian Pakistani2.4%
Mixed Other1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Black Caribbean1.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Location
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52.58895, -0.27324 · PE3 7ER
School details
Local authorityPeterborough
RegionEast of England
URN139930
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Highlees Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Highlees Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 June 2018.
Is Highlees Primary School a good school?
Highlees Primary School scores 48.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 49% 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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