Highgate Primary School
About Highgate Primary School
Highgate Primary School is a state-funded mixed primary in the Leicestershire local authority, serving children aged 4 to 11 in the Charnwood borough. It currently ranks 27th out of 45 primary schools in the area, placing it in the middle of the local pack. The top-performing peers nearby include Swithland St Leonard's Church of England Primary School, Long Whatton Church of England Primary School and Community Centre, and Brocks Hill Primary School, all of which score higher on the ranking metric. With 228 pupils on roll against a capacity of 313, the school is not yet full, though it was oversubscribed for the 2025/26 admissions cycle, receiving 89 applications for 27 places and offering all 27 to first-preference families. This suggests a solid local reputation, particularly among those who live close enough to secure a spot.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Apr 2024Source: Ofsted, 20 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:20
Breakfast club
07:45-08:45
After-school care
15:10-18:00
Source: highgate.bepschools.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Was this page helpful?
Frequently Asked Questions About Highgate Primary School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
How to Choose a Primary School
Step-by-step guide to choosing the right primary school
KS2 SATs Explained
A parent's guide to Year 6 SATs and how results are reported
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights