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Highfield Academy
Fordfield Road, Ford Estate, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 0DA, Sunderland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
82.8 / 100
Top 17%
Better than 83% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
446
Capacity
420
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
106%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2 assessments, this primary school demonstrates impressive academic outcomes, with 82% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears high, supported by a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 83% of schools. However, specific data on progress measures and additional areas for improvement are limited.
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Last inspected: 25 April 2013Older 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%. | 82% | Top 10% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 26% | Top 4% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British74.9%
Black African7.0%
Asian Other5.2%
White Other3.1%
Black Other2.2%
Asian Indian2.2%
Mixed Other1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Other0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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54.90440, -1.43006 · SR4 0DA
School details
Local authoritySunderland
RegionNorth East
URN144219
School typeAcademy converter
Websitehighfieldprimary.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Highfield Academy rated by Ofsted?
Highfield Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 April 2013.
Is Highfield Academy a good school?
Highfield Academy scores 82.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 17% 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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