Highfield Junior and Infant School
Highfield Road, Saltley, Birmingham, B8 3QFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Highfield Junior and Infant School is a primary school in Birmingham for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 501 schools in Birmingham. It ranks 159th of 264 primary schools in Birmingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 16 January 2019, report published 25 February 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 May 2024
Highfield Junior and Infants is a school which lives its values daily: respect, equality, inspiration, determination, honesty and friendship. Pupils enjoy learning and being at school. As one pupil, typical of many, stated to an inspector, 'You will feel so inspired and respected'. Pupils are taught to show tolerance to each other and they know that everyone is welcome at this school, regardless of background. Pupils achieve well at Highfield thanks to the school's high ambitions for all pupils. Leaders understand that pupils often start at the school with differing levels of English, and they work extensively to ensure that all pupils are supported to achieve. The school's work in the local community and liaison with parents and external agencies show the commitment to its pupils and the absolute determination to ensure all are supported to succeed. Pupils behave very well at Highfield as they understand the school's values, which are explicitly taught to them. They are happy at school and support each other well. When disputes arise, they are dealt with quickly and fairly. Pupils benefit from the many opportunities which the school provides for them, including clubs, trips and visitors to the school.
What the school should improve
- At times, the curriculum is not as well implemented as it is elsewhere, due to a lack of precise checking of pupils' understanding or the design of the activity. On these occasions, pupils do not learn the curriculum as well as they might. The school should further enhance the consistency of curriculum implementation to ensure it is to the same high standard across and within all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
104 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
642 pupils on roll, with places for 840
Schools near Highfield Junior and Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nansen Primary School | 0.2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 61% met the expected standard |
| Leigh Primary School | 0.3 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 63% met the expected standard |
| St Saviour's C of E Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Shaw Hill Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 70% met the expected standard |
| Parkfield Community School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 72% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- PA COMMUNITY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Stephanie Davies
- Phone
- 01216471708
- Address
- Highfield Road, Saltley, Birmingham, B8 3QF
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- URN
- 142570
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.