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Highfields Primary School
Pluto Close, Highfields, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0UU, Leicester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
82.5 / 100
Top 18%
Better than 83% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
363
Capacity
388
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 65% of students achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 50% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 86% recommending the school, indicating a supportive community environment. However, only 4% of students reached a higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in pushing advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 5 November 2024Quality 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%. | 65% | Top 50% 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 |
Parent View (29 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
My child feels safe
93%
School keeps me informed
93%
My child makes good progress
93%
Good range of subjects
93%
My child is happy
90%
Behaviour is good
90%
Progress is communicated
90%
I'd recommend this school
86%
School supports development
83%
School has high expectations
76%
School responds to concerns
66%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian55.6%
Asian Other9.6%
Black African8.3%
Asian Pakistani6.6%
Asian Bangladeshi4.4%
Mixed Other3.9%
Other3.9%
Black Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
White Other1.4%
White British0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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52.63278, -1.11547 · LE2 0UU
School details
Local authorityLeicester
RegionEast Midlands
URN146844
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Highfields Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Highfields Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 November 2024.
Is Highfields Primary School a good school?
Highfields Primary School scores 82.5/100 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.
What do parents say about Highfields Primary School?
Based on 29 Ofsted Parent View responses, Highfields Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
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