Highfield Primary School

About Highfield Primary School

If you're a parent in Trafford weighing up primary options, the numbers at Highfield Primary School tell a clear story: this is a school that local families actively want. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 70 applications for just 30 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.33, and all 30 first-preference applicants were offered a spot. That kind of demand suggests a solid reputation among parents, though it's worth noting that Ofsted's Parent View data isn't included in the available information, so we can't point to a specific recommend percentage. The school is a state primary for mixed genders aged 3 to 11, with a nursery on site, and it operates under headteacher Claire Brown. With 300 pupils on roll against a capacity of 332, there's a little breathing room, but the oversubscription figures show you'll want to have your application in early.

Academically, Highfield performs around the middle of the pack in Trafford, a borough known for strong primary outcomes. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 68% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which sits just below the local authority average of 71%. The school's ranking within Trafford is 39th out of 55 primary schools, placing it in the 70th percentile locally, and nationally it ranks 4,973rd out of 13,686. Individual subject scores are more encouraging: 85% hit the expected standard in maths, with an average scaled score of 106, while reading saw 83% at expected and an average of 107. Higher-attaining pupils are less common, with just 12% achieving the higher standard across all three subjects. Ofsted's most recent inspection in 2023 rated the school Good overall, with leadership and management also judged Good, and the ungraded visit confirmed it remains Good.

On the practical side, Highfield offers a decent spread of facilities including an ICT suite, gymnasium, sensory room, playing fields, music rooms, an outdoor playground, library and a chapel. Sports provision covers netball, athletics, cross country, swimming and rounders, while after-school clubs include chess, science club, eco club and drama. The school's SEND provisions are broad, supporting specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech and language communication issues, and other difficulties. With 17.8% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the intake is slightly above the national average for disadvantage. For families who might want an Outstanding-rated alternative, the nearest is Davyhulme Primary School, just one kilometre away. Highfield suits parents who value a well-subscribed local school with solid but not exceptional results, a strong SEND offer, and a good range of facilities and clubs.

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