Highfields Primary School
Leicester, LE2 0UU · Leicester · primary school
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30th of 71 primary schools in Leicester we can score, 82 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 — 5.0/10 against 2,810 of them, against 4.5/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 62% | 3.18 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 38% | 1.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Highfields Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 4.0%, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in cricket, basketball, and football, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 352 pupils against a stated capacity of 388. 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 working towards the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How are class sizes managed given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Highfields Primary School
Overview
Highfields Primary School is described as a place where pupils’ behaviour “shines” and an “atmosphere of calm pervades the school throughout the day.” The report highlights that children are “cherished in the early years” and feel safe, with leaders who are “extremely approachable.” While the school fosters enthusiastic learners and strong community values, it identifies specific areas for development in early writing and communication skills.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “excellent” manners and treat each other with respect, living together “peaceably.”
- Staff “know how to teach reading well,” with phonics knowledge used successfully and books matching pupils’ abilities with “precision.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “supported well,” with the curriculum adapted to help them be successful.
- There is a “buzz” about attendance, with pupils keen to attend and staff providing “considered support” for families.
- Staff feel “valued and supported,” with leaders having effective ways of managing workload and boosting morale.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum must specify how pupils develop early writing skills, ensuring tasks are not “too complex” and that pupils have opportunities to practise until fluent.
- All staff need consistent skills to develop pupils’ communication effectively, as interactions do not always help pupils secure their knowledge of language as well as they might.
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 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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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