Highfield Primary School
Uxbridge, UB10 0DB · Hillingdon · primary school
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33rd of 54 primary schools in Hillingdon we can score, 64 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 — 6.0/10 against 2,220 of them, against 4.9/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Highfield Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 8.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Arts and Crafts, Board Games, Musical Theatre, Ukulele, Cricket, and Fitness clubs, alongside a breakfast club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 254 pupils against a stated capacity of 450. 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 does the daily routine look like for children attending the breakfast club? How does the curriculum balance the various club options with core subject teaching?
What Ofsted said about Highfield Primary School
Overview
Highfield Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school is described as a “harmonious and happy place” where pupils benefit from positive relationships, high-quality pastoral care, and an ambitious curriculum. Leaders and governors share a vision for continual improvement, ensuring the school remains a supportive environment for all learners.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “excellent” behaviour and attitudes, listening carefully and taking pride in their work.
- The school prioritises reading, helping pupils “swiftly develop their phonics knowledge” and fostering a love of reading.
- Staff promote “high-quality conversations” and make careful checks on learning to address gaps quickly.
- Attendance and punctuality are a “very high priority,” with leaders working closely with families to improve outcomes.
- Governors bring expertise to their roles and support the school in increasing the ambition of the curriculum.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, the impact of the curriculum is not as strong as it could be, meaning some pupils do not build on knowledge and skills over time as well as they could.
- The school must continue its work to design and implement these subjects well so that pupils “know more and remember more across all subjects.”
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 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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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