Highcliffe Primary School
Guisborough, TS14 8AA · Redcar and Cleveland · primary school
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18th of 43 primary schools in Redcar and Cleveland we can score, 44 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.1/10 against 2,115 of them, against 5.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 66.0 · 54 | 62% | 3.32 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 38% | 2.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Highcliffe Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 10.0% achieved this, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 260 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific trips or clubs are available for Year 6 pupils?
What Ofsted said about Highcliffe Primary School
Overview
Highcliffe Primary School is described as an inclusive institution that is “highly valued by all members of the community,” with relationships firmly based on the values of “Respect, Resilience and Responsibility.” The school provides an “ambitious new curriculum” and a “strong reading culture,” ensuring pupils are happy, feel safe, and are well prepared for life beyond school.
Strengths
- The early years provision offers a “strong foundation for learning” with a “vibrant and welcoming environment” and skilled adult interactions.
- Staff deliver the phonics programme well, ensuring books “closely match the sounds that pupils are learning.”
- Attendance has “improved significantly over recent years,” with leaders offering practical support to families.
- Pupils develop broad personal development through visits to local places of worship and learning about “consent” and safety.
- Staff feel “well supported by governors” who have prioritised well-being and reduced workload.
Areas to improve
- The school must better check pupils’ understanding in some curriculum areas to prevent “gaps in knowledge” and ensure misconceptions do not persist.
- Leaders need to develop a “clear picture of the impact of the recent changes to the curriculum” to respond where implementation is less secure.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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