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Highfields Academy
Cumberland Avenue, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 6HA, Cheshire East
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
46.2 / 100
Bottom 46%
Better than 46% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
246
Capacity
210
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
117%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 69% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which ranks in the top 39% nationally. However, only 10% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in stretching advanced learners. While parent satisfaction is moderate at 62%, the school may be a solid choice for families looking for a supportive educational environment.
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Last inspected: 22 April 2015Older 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%. | 69% | Top 39% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Parent View (50 responses)
★★★★★3.4
My child feels safe
92%
My child is happy
84%
Good range of extra-curricular
82%
Behaviour is good
82%
School keeps me informed
80%
Good range of subjects
80%
My child makes good progress
70%
I'd recommend this school
62%
School has high expectations
62%
Progress is communicated
60%
School responds to concerns
52%
School supports development
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.5%
White Other1.6%
Mixed Other1.2%
Asian Indian0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Location
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53.07305, -2.51003 · CW5 6HA
School details
Local authorityCheshire East
RegionNorth West
URN143160
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.highfieldsacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Highfields Academy rated by Ofsted?
Highfields Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 April 2015.
Is Highfields Academy a good school?
Highfields Academy scores 46.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 46% 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 Highfields Academy?
Based on 50 Ofsted Parent View responses, Highfields Academy receives a satisfaction score of 67% across all parent survey questions.
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