Highters Heath Community School
80%
Capacity
169
Pupils
3.9x
Demand
About Highters Heath Community School
Highters Heath Community School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Birmingham community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 169 pupils on roll and is well-filled (80% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Highters Heath Community School "Inadequate", the school is led by headteacher Julie Aulton, it falls under Birmingham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 35% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12975th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 249th out of 254 in Birmingham.
Highters Heath Community School is a popular choice with families — it received 71 applications for 18 places, making it 3.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 12 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Highters Heath Community School include Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Swimming, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Film Club, Choir and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 59.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Birmingham, Highters Heath Community School is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Highters Heath Lane, Birmingham, Birmingham, B14 4LY |
| Headteacher | Julie Aulton |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Number of Pupils | 169 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 59.2% |
| School Capacity | 169 / 210 (80% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Jan 2022Overall Effectiveness
Inadequate
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 5 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (35%)
12975th of 13,686
Nationally
1326th of 1,378
In West Midlands
249th of 254
In Birmingham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
35%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed18
71
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
12 families put this school as their 1st choice (17% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Highters Heath Lane, Birmingham
Birmingham, B14 4LY
Highters Heath Lane, Birmingham
Birmingham, B14 4LY
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