Highters Heath Community School is a primary academy in Birmingham, 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, Highters Heath Community School has 35% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.
The school has 169 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 13.2%, 34% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 7.4%.
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At Highters Heath Community School, 35% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.
52% met the expected standard in reading and 45% in maths.
Highters Heath Community School has an overall absence rate of 7.4%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at Highters Heath Community School is 13.2%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Highters Heath Community School has 169 pupils on roll.
34% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Highters Heath Community School was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted following an inspection in January 2022 (4 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Highters Heath Community School is overdue for reinspection.
An "Inadequate" rating is the lowest Ofsted judgement, indicating serious concerns about the quality of education or safeguarding. The school will receive intensive monitoring and may be placed in special measures.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Highters Heath Community School'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.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
281/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
108/mo
38% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 12 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7
Bus Stops
0
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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This inspection was 4 years ago. Schools are typically re-inspected every 4 years — this rating may no longer reflect the current school.
Quality of Education
Inadequate
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal Development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & Management
Inadequate
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.