Highfield Community Primary School
Blacon Point Road, Blacon, Chester, CH1 5LDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Highfield Community Primary School is a primary school in Chester for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 181 schools in Cheshire West and Chester. It ranks 20th of 33 primary schools in Chester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 January 2012, report published 3 February 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 23 June 2026
Pupils enjoy attending this welcoming and vibrant school. They feel safe and have a firm sense of belonging. Pupils arrive eagerly each morning and quickly settle into their learning activities. They develop positive relationships with staff and their peers. Wellbeing is a priority. Pupils know that staff care about them and will provide support and reassurance, should they have any worries. Pupils typically achieve well. This includes pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who are disadvantaged. Pupils know that leaders have high aspirations for them. Barriers to learning are swiftly identified and addressed through leaders’ effective approaches to inclusion. Pupils focus well during lessons. They enjoy their learning and are keen to discuss what they know and can do. Pupils are broadly ready for their next steps in education. Pupils attend school regularly. This is reflected in above-national-average attendance rates, particularly for pupils with SEND. Pupils behave wonderfully. They enjoy seeing their friends and teachers each day, and they work together well. Pupils benefit from a calm and orderly environment across the school. Children in the early years get off to a positive start to their education. From low starting points, they make successful progress and are very well prepared for their learning in Year 1. In the school’s wooded area, children relish exploring the natural world and following their own ideas. They develop their muscle skills while digging soil and collecting sticks. Children learn how to manage risks, for example when using a hammock safely. Pupils benefit from a wide range of opportunities that help to broaden their horizons. They enjoy a range of clubs, including in athletics, football, needlework, origami and wildlife. Pupils participate in sports competitions and musical tuition. They enjoy a variety of trips, such as to museums, theatres and other cities. Pupils of all ages develop their swimming skills.
What the school should improve
- Leaders should ensure that their work to secure pupils’ increased attainment by the end of Year 6 has the intended impact, including for disadvantaged pupils.
- Leaders should ensure that staff identify and address any gaps and errors in pupils’ knowledge and skills across the curriculum as soon as they arise.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
32 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
218 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Highfield Community Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Arches Community Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| St Theresa's Catholic Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
| Dee Point Primary School | 0.5 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 40% met the expected standard |
| J H Godwin Primary School | 0.6 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 32% met the expected standard |
| Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Ms Nicola Dowling
- Phone
- 01244259650
- Address
- Blacon Point Road, Blacon, Chester, CH1 5LD
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- URN
- 131421
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.