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What is Highfields Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Highfields Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2024).

Where is Highfields Primary Academy located?

Highfields Primary Academy is located in Burntwood, Staffordshire, West Midlands, WS7 9BT.

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Highfields Primary Academy serves students aged 4 to 11.

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Highfields Primary Academy — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Highfields Primary Academy

Highfields Primary Academy is a primary academy in Burntwood, West Midlands. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

In terms of academic performance, Highfields Primary Academy has 69% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 107 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 10.9%, 11% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 4.6%.

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OfstedGood · 2024KS2 expected69%Attendance95.4%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

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Solid54% data coverage

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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Highfields Primary Academy?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 4–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 107 pupils
SEN support: 14% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Above par for its intake

Highfields Primary Academy is in the upper half for KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) among schools with a similar intake (8–13% of pupils eligible for free school meals).

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Environment score: 60/100

Good surroundings

Air quality48/100

Transport access39/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Highfields Primary Academy

At Highfields Primary Academy, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

83% met the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths.

Attendance at Highfields Primary Academy

Highfields Primary Academy has an overall absence rate of 4.6%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Highfields Primary Academy

The teacher turnover rate at Highfields Primary Academy is 10.9%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Highfields Primary Academy

Highfields Primary Academy has 107 pupils on roll.

11% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

14% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Highfields Primary Academy Ofsted Rating: Good

Highfields Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in May 2024 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Highfields Primary Academy is next inspection expected around 2028.

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Highfields Primary Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

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