Highfield Junior and Infant School
Birmingham, B8 3QF · Birmingham · primary school
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133rd of 258 primary schools in Birmingham we can score, 291 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 — 6.1/10 against 1,299 of them, against 4.8/10 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Highfield Junior and Infant School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, matching the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0%, compared to the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Sewing, Pottery, Film, and Drawing Clubs, play Dodgeball, Boys Football, and Gymnastics, and participate in Art & Crafts. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 642 pupils against a stated capacity of 840. 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 activities are included in the after-school club? How does the curriculum adapt for the diverse range of pupil backgrounds?
What Ofsted said about Highfield Junior and Infant School
Overview
Highfield Junior and Infant School continues to be a good school, where pupils enjoy learning and feel respected. Leaders maintain high ambitions for all pupils, particularly supporting those with diverse backgrounds and differing levels of English. The school fosters a positive culture where behaviour is very well managed and attendance has improved significantly.
Strengths
- The curriculum is described as “broad, balanced and ambitious,” with careful consideration of key knowledge and pupils’ backgrounds to ensure a “true global influence.”
- Early reading is prioritised as the “key to success,” with staff highly skilled in identifying risks and providing “same-day interventions” so pupils read fluently.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is strong, with leaders having a “secure grasp of pupils’ needs” and ensuring they make good progress.
- Attendance levels have increased year on year due to an “impressive whole-school strategic approach.”
- Pupils behave very well, understanding school values, and disputes are dealt with “quickly and fairly.”
Areas to improve
- The school should enhance the consistency of curriculum implementation, as “the design of the activity or checking of understanding are not as precise” in some instances, meaning pupils’ progress is not as sustained elsewhere.
Safeguarding
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 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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
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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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