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Highfield Community Primary School

Wright Street, Wright St, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 0SP, Lancashire


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
39.4 / 100
Bottom 39%
Better than 39% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
238
Capacity
279
Ages
511
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly as it ranks in the top 52% nationally for expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at Key Stage 2. However, it may be a concern that no pupils achieved the higher standard in these subjects. Overall, while parent satisfaction is not detailed, the school's position suggests a reasonable level of community trust and engagement.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 17 September 2019Older inspection ⓘ
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs 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%.0%Bottom 0% UK
Pupil Ethnicity
White British53.8%
Asian Pakistani16.4%
Asian Other8.0%
White Other7.1%
Black African7.1%
Asian Indian5.0%
Mixed Other1.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Black Other0.4%
Location
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53.65504, -2.62042 · PR6 0SP

School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN150034
School typeAcademy converter

Frequently asked questions
What is Highfield Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?

Highfield Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 September 2019.

Is Highfield Community Primary School a good school?

Highfield Community Primary School scores 39.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 39% 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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