Highfield Academy

About Highfield Academy

Highfield Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Sunderland community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 446 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (106% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Highfield Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Melanie Davies, it falls under Sunderland local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4044th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 24th out of 73 in Sunderland.

Highfield Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 65 applications for 48 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 42 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Highfield Academy include Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Library, Music Rooms, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Gymnastics, Netball, Tennis and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 50.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Sunderland, Highfield Academy is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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