Highfield Primary School

About Highfield Primary School

Highfield Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Bolton community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 417 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 420 places).

Ofsted has rated Highfield Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher David Glyn-Jones, it falls under Bolton local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 76% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2476th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 23rd out of 87 in Bolton.

Highfield Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 126 applications for 61 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 60 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Highfield Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Gymnastics, Cross Country, Athletics, as well as clubs including Coding, Art Club, Science Club, Eco Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 24.5%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Bolton, Highfield 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.

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