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Highfield Primary School

Trafford, M41 9PAPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2023
KS2 Results
68%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
30 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#4,973
of 13,686 nationally

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.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBridgenorth Avenue, Manchester, Trafford, M41 9PA
HeadteacherClaire Brown
Local AuthorityTrafford
Number of Pupils300
Free School Meals (FSM)17.8%
School Capacity300 / 332 (90% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

23 Feb 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (23 Feb 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 10 Jan 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
ICT SuiteGymnasiumSensory RoomPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

NetballAthleticsCross CountrySwimmingRounders

Clubs & Activities

ChessScience ClubEco ClubDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:00

Source: highfield-primary.trafford.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Highfield Primary School

Highfield Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.