Highwood Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Mead Way Bushey Hertfordshire WD23 2AW |
| Phone | 01923256210 |
| Reference Number | 117089 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 441 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.11%
Girls: 49.89% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 17.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 32.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 31 | 58 |
| 2 | 27 | 26 | 53 |
| 3 | 26 | 33 | 59 |
| 4 | 29 | 29 | 58 |
| 5 | 29 | 29 | 58 |
| 6 | 27 | 31 | 58 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 44.9% |
| White, Other | 11.8% |
| Indian | 8.2% |
| Asian, Other | 5.9% |
| Unclassified | 4.5% |
| Pakistani | 4.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 2% |
| Caribbean | 2% |
| Chinese | 1.8% |
| White & Asian | 1.8% |
| African | 1.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-09-21 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-27 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2017-11-21 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2013-07-02 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-12-01 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-11-08 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-05-21 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 104 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 1.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -0.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Knutsford Primary Academy
Balmoral Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 7ER |
0.64 miles |
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Gurukula - The Hare Krishna Primary School
Hartspring Cottage, Elton Way, Watford, Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, WD25 8HB |
0.7 miles |
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Longwood School
Bushey Hall Drive, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 2QG |
0.76 miles |
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Central Primary School
Derby Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 2LX |
0.98 miles |
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Parkgate Junior School
Southwold Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 7DN |
1.02 miles |
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Watford St John's Church of England Primary School
32 Clarendon Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 1JJ |
1.05 miles |
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Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School
Northfield Gardens, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 7RL |
1.14 miles |
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Bournehall Primary School
Bournehall Avenue, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 3AX |
1.26 miles |
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Bushey and Oxhey Infant School
Aldenham Road, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 2QH |
1.28 miles |
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Bushey Manor Junior School
Grange Road, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 2QL |
1.28 miles |
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The Grove Academy
Fourth Avenue, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 9RH |
1.32 miles |
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Field Junior School
Watford Field Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0AZ |
1.38 miles |
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Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery)
Neal Street, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0WF |
1.38 miles |
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Lanchester Primary School
Hempstead Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 3HD |
1.41 miles |
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Chater Junior School
Addiscombe Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0WN |
1.44 miles |
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Edge Grove School
High Cross, Watford, WD25 8NL |
1.48 miles |
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Merry Hill Road, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 1SU |
1.5 miles |
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Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School
Nascot Wood Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 4YT |
1.5 miles |
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Little Reddings Primary School
Harcourt Road, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 3PR |
1.51 miles |
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Beechfield School
Gammons Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 5TY |
1.56 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Purcell School
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0.5 miles |
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Queens' School
Aldenham Road, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 2TY |
0.56 miles |
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Falconer School
Falconer Road, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 3AT |
1.33 miles |
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Watford Grammar School for Girls
Lady's Close, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0AE |
1.33 miles |
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The Grange Academy
London Road, Bushey, WD23 3AA |
1.36 miles |
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West Herts College
Watford Campus, Hempstead Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 3EZ |
1.42 miles |
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Bushey Meads School
Coldharbour Lane, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 4PA |
1.62 miles |
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Stanborough Secondary School
Stanborough Park, Watford, WD25 9JT |
1.68 miles |
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Watford Grammar School for Boys
Rickmansworth Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 7JF |
1.83 miles |
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St Margaret's School
Merry Hill Road, Bushey, WD23 1DT |
1.96 miles |
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The Aldenham Foundation
Elstree, Elstree, WD6 3AJ |
2.03 miles |
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Westfield Academy
Tolpits Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 6NS |
2.18 miles |
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Garston Manor School
Horseshoe Lane, Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 7HR |
2.29 miles |
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Future Academies Watford
Horseshoe Lane, Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 7HW |
2.35 miles |
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Saint Michael's Catholic High School
High Elms Lane, Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0SS |
2.39 miles |
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Immanuel College
87-91 Elstree Road, Bushey, WD23 4EB |
2.44 miles |
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Croxley Danes School
Baldwins Lane, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 3LR |
2.59 miles |
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Parmiter's School
High Elms Lane, Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0UU |
2.67 miles |
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Haberdashers' Boys' School
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2.72 miles |
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Haberdashers' Girls' School
Aldenham Road, Borehamwood, WD6 3BT |
2.72 miles |