Highfield Middle School

  • Middle
  • Academy
  • Ages 9 to 13
Ofsted: Good

Highfield Lane, Prudhoe, NE42 6EYOpen in maps

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

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

87 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths55%

55%, 7 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths6%

6%, 2 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score103

103, 3 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

365 pupils on roll, with places for 480

Eligible for free school meals31%

31%, 4.5 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language1.1%

1.1%, 20.5 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support22.5%

22.5%, 7.7 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.8%

3.8%, 2.2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Highfield Middle School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe0.1 milesOfsted: Good94% met the expected standard
Prudhoe West Academy0.2 milesReport card: Strong standardNot published
Prudhoe Castle First School0.4 milesOfsted judgements: GoodNot published
Adderlane Academy0.8 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Ovingham Church of England First School0.9 milesOfsted: GoodNot 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
Website
hms.cheviotlt.co.uk
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.