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Highfield Junior and Infant School
Highfield Road, Saltley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 3QF, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
47.1 / 100
Bottom 47%
Better than 47% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
681
Capacity
840
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
81%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 64% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 52% nationally. While the percentage achieving the higher standard is lower at 6%, the school is better than 47% of others in its locale, indicating a generally positive environment for learning. However, parents may want to consider the limited data on other aspects of the school's performance.
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Last inspected: 16 January 2019Older 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%. | 64% | Bottom 48% 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
Asian Pakistani60.4%
Black African10.6%
Gypsy/Roma10.1%
Asian Bangladeshi6.5%
Other2.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed Other1.5%
White British1.5%
Asian Indian1.0%
White Other0.9%
Asian Other0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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52.49299, -1.84928 · B8 3QF
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN142570
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Highfield Junior and Infant School rated by Ofsted?
Highfield Junior and Infant School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 January 2019.
Is Highfield Junior and Infant School a good school?
Highfield Junior and Infant School scores 47.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 47% 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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