Highfield Middle School
Highfield Lane, Prudhoe, NE42 6EYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Highfield Middle School is a middle school in Prudhoe for ages 9 to 13. It is one of the 171 schools in Northumberland. It ranks 44th of 68 primary schools in Northumberland. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 July 2018, report published 11 September 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 March 2024
Highfield Middle School is a place where pupils' achievement, effort and contribution to the school community are regularly celebrated. Pupils take part in a wide range of enrichment activities. This encourages them to explore new talents and interests. Pupils are positive and confident. They feel safe and well supported by staff who know them well. Leaders have high expectations of what pupils can accomplish personally and academically. Bullying almost never happens at the school. If it does, pupils know an adult will help them to sort things out. Highfield pupils understand the importance of including everyone. Staff encourage pupils to support one another through becoming Equality Stars, 'Sports Leaders', or peer mentors. They enjoy encouraging each other in sporting competitions. Leaders have formed strong links with local schools. Pupils experience of transition is a positive one. Strong relationships between staff and pupils create a calm and respectful atmosphere. Sometimes pupils push the boundaries of the school's behaviour expectations. This is rare. The school helps pupils develop into resilient and ambitious young adults. Annual residential trips and a varied careers programme develops pupils' understanding of the wider world. It raises their aspirations for their future. Learning is enriched by the outdoor classroom.
What the school should improve
- The way in which teachers check what pupils know and remember in some foundation subjects, lacks precision. As a result, gaps in pupils' knowledge are not identified and addressed consistently. Pupils do not learn the intended curriculum as well as they might. The school should ensure that pupils' understanding is systematically checked to identify misconceptions accurately and provide clear, direct feedback so that pupils learn the intended curriculum well.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
87 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
365 pupils on roll, with places for 480
Schools near Highfield Middle School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 94% met the expected standard |
| Prudhoe West Academy | 0.2 miles | Report card: Strong standard | Not published |
| Prudhoe Castle First School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Adderlane Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Ovingham Church of England First School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- CHEVIOT LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 9 to 13
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Richard Oades
- Phone
- 01661833922
- Address
- Highfield Lane, Prudhoe, NE42 6EY
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- URN
- 146871
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.