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Highfields Academy

Cheshire East, CW5 6HAPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
65%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
23 1st-choice / 27 places
Ranking
#5,951
of 13,686 nationally

About Highfields Academy

Highfields Academy is a state primary school in Cheshire East, a local authority with 123 primary schools where just 13 hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. The school itself currently sits at 59th in the LA rankings, placing it just outside the top half, with a ranking score of 65 based on the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Among its local peers, the top performers are Peover Superior Endowed Primary School, Bexton Primary School and Ashdene Primary School, all of which score higher on the same metric. Highfields is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, with 52 applications for 27 places and 23 first-preference offers, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.93. The school serves 246 pupils aged 2 to 11, with 11.9 per cent eligible for free school meals, and is led by headteacher Vicki Hughes.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCumberland Avenue, Nantwich, Cheshire East, CW5 6HA
HeadteacherVicki Hughes
Local AuthorityCheshire East
Number of Pupils246
Free School Meals (FSM)11.9%
School Capacity246 / 210 (117% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

9 Oct 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (9 Oct 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 14 May 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Music RoomsICT SuiteForest SchoolSports HallGymnasiumSensory RoomDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

AthleticsRoundersCricketSwimmingDance

Clubs & Activities

ChessArt ClubEco ClubChoirCoding

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:30

Breakfast club

07:30-08:50

After-school care

15:30-18:00

Source: highfieldsacademy.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Highfields Academy

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