Highfields Academy
Nantwich, CW5 6HA · Cheshire East · primary school
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34th of 114 primary schools in Cheshire East we can score, 124 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 6.4/10 against 4,143 of them, against 6.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Highfields Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (6.4 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2024.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club, an after-school club, Kidspace, and art clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 247 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support daily routines?
What Ofsted said about Highfields Academy
Overview
Highfields Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school provides a calm and industrious atmosphere where pupils are polite, respectful, and well prepared for their next stage of learning. Despite recent leadership changes and trust transitions, the school continues to deliver a high-quality education with strong attendance and positive behaviour.
Strengths
- Pupils display "calm, safe and considerate" behaviour, creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels included.
- The curriculum is "well-ordered," allowing pupils to build knowledge on "firm foundations" and achieve well across most subjects.
- Reading is central to the curriculum, with staff providing "prompt help" for gaps in phonics knowledge, ensuring pupils are "well prepared for their next stage of learning."
- Trustees and the local academy board provide "insightful support and challenge," contributing strongly to school leadership.
- Pupils develop a strong understanding of equality and diverse societies, learning to navigate "safe and healthy relationships."
Areas to improve
- Teachers must be better equipped to support pupils in building a "secure body of knowledge" across the entire curriculum, particularly in subjects where delivery is inconsistent.
- Assessment strategies in a few subjects are "underdeveloped," hindering teachers’ ability to quickly identify and address misconceptions and gaps in knowledge.
- The school must ensure the additional needs of pupils with SEND are "accurately identified" so teachers can effectively support them in accessing the curriculum.
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 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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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