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Highfields Primary School

Leicester, LE2 0UUPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
54%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
51 1st-choice / 48 places
Ranking
#9,595
of 13,686 nationally

About Highfields Primary School

If you're a parent weighing up Highfields Primary School, the parent feedback is a good place to start. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering September 2024 to September 2025, 86% of the 29 respondents said they would recommend the school. That's a strong signal, and the detail backs it up: 90% of parents strongly agreed or agreed that their child is happy, and 93% felt their child is safe. The school is clearly popular locally too — for 2025/26 admissions, it received 98 applications for just 48 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.04. Of those, 51 were first-preference applications, and all 48 places went to first-preference families. So if Highfields is on your shortlist, getting your application in early matters.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressPluto Close, Leicester, Leicester, LE2 0UU
HeadteacherErrol Rowe
Local AuthorityLeicester
Number of Pupils363
Free School Meals (FSM)23.1%
School Capacity363 / 388 (94% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 29 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Nov 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 10 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibraryPlaying FieldsGymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundSports HallDining HallICT SuiteArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

AthleticsRoundersFootballNetball

Clubs & Activities

CodingFilm ClubScience ClubGardeningChess

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:00

Breakfast club

07:50-08:20

Source: highfields-pri.leicester.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Highfields Primary School

Highfields 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.