Alsager Highfields Community Primary School

About Alsager Highfields Community Primary School

Alsager Highfields Community Primary School sits slightly above the local authority average for Key Stage 2 performance, with 67% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared to the Cheshire East average of 64%. That three-point gap is modest but consistent, and it places the school exactly in the middle of the pack locally — ranked 51st out of 123 primary schools in the authority. The school’s overall ranking score of 67 puts it in the top 50% nationally, though it’s worth noting that the three top-performing peers in the area all score above 90. Where Alsager Highfields really stands out is in its recent trajectory: in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, the school was rated Good across every category, a remarkable turnaround from its previous inspection in 2019 when it was judged Inadequate overall. That improvement in leadership, behaviour, early years provision and pupil outcomes suggests a school that has found its footing.

Digging into the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, the picture is one of solid but not spectacular attainment. Reading scores are a clear strength: the average scaled score of 107 is above the national benchmark of 100, and 36% of pupils achieved the higher standard in reading, compared to 15% in maths and just 6% in writing. Maths scores are more mixed — the average of 104 is still above the national baseline, but only 79% reached the expected standard, and the higher standard figure is low. Writing is the weakest area: 82% met the expected standard, which is respectable, but only 6% reached greater depth. The school does not publish Progress 8 scores, so it’s hard to say how much value it adds relative to intake, but the Ofsted report from March 2023 rated the quality of education as Good, and inspectors noted that behaviour and attitudes had improved to Good from the previous Requires Improvement rating. The early years provision also moved up to Good, which bodes well for children starting in Reception.

The school is oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, it received 50 applications for 23 places, a ratio of 2.17 applicants per place, and all 21 first-preference applicants were offered a spot. That suggests strong local demand, though the school still has capacity — it currently has 213 pupils against a capacity of 315. Facilities include a library, ICT suite, sports hall, playing fields and a forest school, plus clubs in art, drama and science. Sports provision covers cross country, gymnastics, football, cricket, netball and swimming. The school has identified SEND support for specific learning difficulties, speech and language needs, social and emotional mental health, and autistic spectrum disorder. For families who want a primary that has demonstrably improved its Ofsted rating and sits comfortably above the LA average in core subjects, Alsager Highfields is a solid, well-subscribed option — though those seeking outstanding-rated provision will find St Gabriel’s Catholic Primary School just 0.6 km away.

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