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Highfields Primary Academy

Doncaster, DN6 7JBPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2022
KS2 Results
77%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
6 1st-choice / 6 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2161 of 13,686 nationally

About Highfields Primary Academy

Highfields Primary Academy in Doncaster is a small state primary with 106 pupils against a capacity of 140, meaning it has room to grow. The school serves a community with significant economic disadvantage: 75% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure far above the national average. Despite this, demand is steady — for the 2025/26 intake, the school received exactly six first-preference applications for its six available places, resulting in a neat 1:1 ratio and no oversubscription. This suggests a school that is well-matched to its local catchment, without the scramble for places seen elsewhere. The pupil body is mixed gender, the school has no religious character, and it offers nursery provision for children from age three. Headteacher Benjamin Williams leads a team that has clearly focused on stability and improvement in recent years.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCoppice Road, Doncaster, Doncaster, DN6 7JB
HeadteacherBenjamin Williams
Local AuthorityDoncaster
Number of Pupils106
Free School Meals (FSM)75.0%
School Capacity106 / 140 (76% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

23 Feb 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 2 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Art StudiosDining HallSensory RoomICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

Cross CountryRoundersGymnasticsNetballTennisAthletics

Clubs & Activities

CodingDramaBook ClubChoirFilm ClubGardening

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

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