Highfields Primary School
Rowley Regis, B65 0DA · Sandwell · primary school
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60th of 84 primary schools in Sandwell we can score, 93 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 — 2.6/10 against 2,013 of them, against 2.5/10 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
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, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Lego Club, Sewing Club, Young Voices Choir, Little Leaders, Digital Leaders, Eco Council, Playground Pals, and Reading Ambassadors. The school runs Highfields Football Teams and offers residential trips to Bell Heath, Plas Gwynant, and Edgmond Hall. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 403 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 support is available for the 0.0% of pupils reaching the higher standard? How does the school manage the transition for Year 6 pupils before their trip to Edgmond Hall?
What Ofsted said about Highfields Primary School
Overview
Highfields Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a ‘highly inclusive, happy school’ where staff ‘genuinely care about the children’. The report highlights a strong culture of continual improvement, with pupils who are ‘kind, calm and feel safe’ and are well prepared for their next stages of life.
Strengths
- The curriculum ‘builds systematically over time’, with staff expertly explaining concepts and revisiting previous content to help pupils ‘remember what they learn’.
- Early reading is taught through a ‘systematic way’, supported by highly trained staff, resulting in pupils becoming ‘confident, independent readers’ with a ‘love of reading’.
- The school fosters a ‘one big family’ atmosphere where pupils demonstrate ‘positive behaviours and attitudes’ and a mature understanding of respect and equality.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is effective, with skilled staff making necessary adaptations while maintaining high aspirations for all learners.
- Leaders and governors share a ‘dedication to the pupils and the school community’, actively seeking and acting on external advice to drive growth.
Areas to improve
- Attendance for some groups, including disadvantaged pupils, remains too low; the school must further implement strategies to work with parents to ensure these pupils ‘take full advantage of the school’s curriculum offer’.
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 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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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