Alsager Highfields Community Primary School
68%
Capacity
213
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About Alsager Highfields Community Primary School
Alsager Highfields Community Primary School is a state-funded None primary school serving the Cheshire East community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 213 pupils on roll, operating at 68% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Alsager Highfields Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rachel Woollam, it falls under Cheshire East local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5155th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 51st out of 113 in Cheshire East.
Alsager Highfields Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 50 applications for 23 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Alsager Highfields Community Primary School include ICT Suite, Library, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Forest School, Music Rooms.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Gymnastics, Football, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Drama, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 19.2%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cheshire East, Alsager Highfields Community Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Fairview Avenue, Stoke-on-Trent, Cheshire East, ST7 2NW |
| Headteacher | Rachel Woollam |
| Local Authority | Cheshire East |
| Number of Pupils | 213 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 19.2% |
| School Capacity | 213 / 315 (68% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5155th of 13,686
Nationally
749th of 2,065
In North West
51st of 113
In Cheshire East
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
67%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
38%
'23/24
67%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed23
50
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
21 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Fairview Avenue, Stoke-on-Trent
Cheshire East, ST7 2NW
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