Highfield Infants' School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 5 to 7
Ofsted: Outstanding

Highfield Drive, Shortlands, Bromley, BR2 0RXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Highfield Infants' School is a primary school in Bromley for ages 5 to 7. It is one of the 116 schools in Bromley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in June 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 21 June 2022, report published 21 September 2022

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 21 June 2022

Pupils are happy and confident learners who are very proud of their school. The staff teach pupils to be safe. Pupils learn about online safety and first-aid skills. Leaders have created a school culture based on high aspirations for all pupils. There is a clear behaviour system that is consistently applied by staff and understood by pupils. Behaviour in lessons and around the school is excellent. Pupils are highly motivated to learn. They show commitment and resilience. Pupils understand what bullying is. They know to tell an adult if they experience 'unkind behaviour'. Pupils agree that staff do not tolerate bullying and will make sure that it stops. The school's values are well embedded in the school culture and curriculum. Pupils demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the values in concrete ways. Pupils show that they are determined in taking risks and trying their best, even in the face of challenges. Leaders have developed a bespoke home learning programme that is closely linked to pupils' interests. Teachers signpost parents to organisations and clubs for pupils who show exceptional talents and skills in areas such as music and sports. The school council has been instrumental in contributing to the wider community. Pupils take the lead in supporting a local children's hospice.

Pupil numbers and mix

245 pupils on roll, with places for 270

Eligible for free school meals2.4%

2.4%, 24.1 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language24.9%

24.9%, 3.3 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support2.4%

2.4%, 12.4 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.2%

1.2%, 4.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Highfield Infants' School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Highfield Junior School0.1 milesOfsted: Good92% met the expected standard
Harris Primary Academy Shortlands0.4 milesOfsted: Outstanding78% met the expected standard
St Mark's Church of England Primary School0.4 milesOfsted: Outstanding73% met the expected standard
Valley Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good83% met the expected standard
Pickhurst Academy0.7 milesOfsted: Outstanding74% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
NEXUS EDUCATION SCHOOLS TRUST
Age range
5 to 7
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mrs Allison Morris
Address
Highfield Drive, Shortlands, Bromley, BR2 0RX
Local authority
Bromley
URN
140082

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.