Highnam CofE Primary Academy
Wetherleigh Drive, Highnam, Gloucester, GL2 8LWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Highnam CofE Primary Academy is a primary school in Gloucester for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 329 schools in Gloucestershire. It ranks 24th of 52 primary schools in Gloucester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 March 2023, report published 16 May 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 March 2023
'An amazing school' is a view shared by many parents, and shows what it is like to be a pupil at Highnam. Pupils flourish at this school and are proud to be part of it. The school vision, 'Inspiring Everyone to Shine', is lived out through the exceptional personal development of pupils. Staff have high expectations of all pupils and, as a result, pupils achieve well. Pupils' behaviour is outstanding. They fully understand the school's value of 'do to others what you would have them do to you'. Pupils are supportive and caring of each other. Bullying is extremely rare. If it does happen, pupils say adults sort it out quickly. Staff expect all pupils to be responsible, respectful and active members of the school, who contribute positively to it. For example, class ambassadors take their role and responsibilities seriously. This builds their confidence and self-esteem. The school offers pupils a wide range of clubs, from sports to music and drama. These are fully inclusive and well attended by pupils. Staff offer excellent pastoral support to pupils and their families. This ensures pupils feel happy and safe in school and are ready to learn.
What the school should improve
- In some foundation subjects, the currciulum is not fully embedded. As a result, pupils, including pupils with SEND, do not gain the planned knowledge they need to achieve as well as they could across these subjects. Leaders need to complete the process of embedding the planned curriculum effectively in all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
31 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
206 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Highnam CofE Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hempsted Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Kingsholm Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Tibberton Community Primary School and Early Years | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| Churcham Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- PRIMARY QUEST MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Elizabeth Coldrick
- Phone
- 01452525872
- Address
- Wetherleigh Drive, Highnam, Gloucester, GL2 8LW
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- URN
- 137102
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.