Highfield Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Sandringham Green, Leeds, LS17 8DJOpen in maps

Highfield Primary School is a primary school in Leeds for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 295 schools in Leeds. It ranks 5th of 177 primary schools in Leeds. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 20 March 2024, report published 14 May 2024

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

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 20 March 2024

The school has developed an inclusive, caring and nurturing ethos, which is exceptional. Pupils love learning. They are eager and excited to share what they know and can do. This starts as soon as they enter the vibrant early years environment. There are no limits placed on their learning. This is because staff have the highest ambition for every pupil. Pupils leave the school well equipped for the challenges of secondary education. Pupils respond well to the high expectations of behaviour staff expect, both in the classroom and around the school. They play happily together at social times. Pupils say bullying rarely happens, but they know if it does, adults will help them. Pupils feel safe. Pupils are opposed to any form of discrimination and they know why it is important to challenge prejudice. The school is proud of its work with pupils beyond the academic, and rightly so. Meaningful experiences are strategically woven into the curriculum. These include ballet workshops, visits to museums and inspirational visitors to speak to pupils. The school makes sure that disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) never miss out. All of this work contributes to an inclusive and aspirational experience for all.

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

59 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths80%

80%, 18 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths25%

25%, 17 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score108

108, 2 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score109

109, 4 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score109

109, 4 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

419 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals5.3%

5.3%, 21.2 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language39.4%

39.4%, 17.8 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support16%

16%, 1.2 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.7%

1.7%, 4.3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Highfield Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Wigton Moor Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Outstanding90% met the expected standard
Moortown Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Outstanding77% met the expected standard
Primley Wood Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Good67% met the expected standard
Leeds Menorah School0.6 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Brodetsky Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good75% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mr Jonathan Feeley
Phone
01132930155
Website
highfield-primary.co.uk
Address
Sandringham Green, Leeds, LS17 8DJ
Local authority
Leeds
URN
107914

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.