Highfields Primary School
Colchester Road, Lawford, Manningtree, CO11 2BNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Highfields Primary School is a primary school in Manningtree for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. It ranks 38th of 387 primary schools in Essex. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in July 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 July 2016, report published 8 September 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 15 November 2022
Pupils achieve exceptionally well in all curriculum subjects because leaders have high aspirations for all aspects of school life. One pupil said, 'Teachers strive to push you to your potential, and they make it seem fun.' Pupils say they are taught 'kind play' and have lots of friends. If there is any unkindness, adults rapidly sort this out. Pupils have a love of learning. Classrooms are quiet, purposeful places because learning is interesting. Pupils say that if they do not understand something, teachers take time to explain and help them. There are highly effective systems for supporting pupils' learning behaviour. Year 6 pupils said that they do not need the traffic light system anymore because, 'When we are working, everyone's heads are down and getting on with the task.' Pupils also behave exceptionally well as they move around the school, and they play well together at breaktimes. Pupils feel safe at school. They are confident to talk to adults if they have problems. They like the extra support that is available to them if they want to talk about their emotions or worries. Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school. Pupils enjoy an extensive range of after-school clubs and activities. There is excellent provision for pupils' personal development and their spiritual, social, moral and cultural development, so they are well prepared for the next stage in their education and for life in modern Britain.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
47 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
320 pupils on roll, with places for 315
Schools near Highfields Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | 0.5 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 76% met the expected standard |
| Brooklands Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Stourview Church of England Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
| Bradfield Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% 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
- Mrs Tara Marshall
- Phone
- 01206392223
- Address
- Colchester Road, Lawford, Manningtree, CO11 2BN
- Local authority
- Essex
- URN
- 114769
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.