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Highfield Middle School
Highfield Lane, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6EY, Northumberland
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
358
Capacity
480
Ages
9–13
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
75%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this middle school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 55% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 74% nationally for KS2 expected outcomes. However, only 6% of pupils are achieving higher standards, indicating room for improvement in challenging the most able students. Overall, it presents a supportive environment for learners aged 9 to 13, backed by a positive reputation among parents.
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Last inspected: 10 July 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%. | 55% | Bottom 26% 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
White British93.0%
White Other2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Other0.8%
White Irish0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Mixed Other0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Other0.3%
Location
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54.95768, -1.85673 · NE42 6EY
School details
Local authorityNorthumberland
RegionNorth East
URN146871
School typeAcademy converter
Websitehms.cheviotlt.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Highfield Middle School rated by Ofsted?
Highfield Middle School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 July 2018.
Is Highfield Middle School a good school?
Highfield Middle School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% 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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