Highlands Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Highlands Gardens Ilford Essex IG1 3LE |
| Phone | 02085540044 |
| Reference Number | 131013 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 693 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.35%
Girls: 50.65% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 14.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 67.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 45 | 44 | 89 |
| 2 | 35 | 50 | 85 |
| 3 | 46 | 49 | 95 |
| 4 | 49 | 44 | 93 |
| 5 | 46 | 43 | 89 |
| 6 | 46 | 45 | 91 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 31.6% |
| Indian | 18.9% |
| White, Other | 7.8% |
| Asian, Other | 4.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.2% |
| White, British | 2.2% |
| White & Asian | 1.9% |
| African | 1.9% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Inspection Date | 2025-01-17 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-26 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2019-03-06 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2018-05-01 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2014-01-16 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-06-13 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-06-30 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2009-03-10 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2007-03-21 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-02-04 | 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 | 106 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 107 | 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 | -1.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 1.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -0.4 | 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.
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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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Cranbrook Primary School
The Drive, Ilford, Essex, IG1 3PS |
0.25 miles |
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Apex Primary School
60-62 Argyle Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 3BG |
0.54 miles |
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The Ursuline Prep School Ilford
2-4 Coventry Road, Ilford, IG1 4QR |
0.65 miles |
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Aldersbrook Primary School
Harpenden Road, Wanstead, London, Essex, E12 5HL |
0.92 miles |
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Beehive Preparatory School
233 Beehive Lane, Redbridge, Ilford, Essex, IG4 5ED |
0.95 miles |
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Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre
Sheringham Avenue, London, E12 5PB |
0.95 miles |
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Christchurch Primary School
Wellesley Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 4LQ |
0.96 miles |
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Redbridge Primary School
College Gardens, Redbridge, Ilford, Essex, IG4 5HW |
0.96 miles |
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Sheringham Primary School
Sheringham Avenue, Manor Park, London, E12 5PB |
0.97 miles |
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Gearies Primary School
Waremead Road, Gants Hill, Ilford, Essex, IG2 6TF |
1.08 miles |
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Sir John Heron Primary School
School Road, Manor Park, London, E12 5PY |
1.11 miles |
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Dersingham Primary School
Dersingham Avenue, Manor Park, London, Manor Park, Dersingham Avenue, London, E12 5QJ |
1.19 miles |
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Cleveland Road Primary School
Cleveland Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 1EW |
1.21 miles |
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Avenue Primary School
Meanley Road, Manor Park, London, E12 6AR |
1.21 miles |
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Cranbrook Road, Gants Hill, Ilford, Essex, IG2 6RG |
1.22 miles |
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Winston Way Academy
Winston Way, Ilford, Essex, IG1 2WS |
1.23 miles |
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Salisbury Primary School
495 High Street North, Salisbury Primary School, Manor Park, E12 6TH |
1.27 miles |
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St Winefride's RC Primary School
Church Road, Manor Park, London, E12 6HB |
1.29 miles |
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Newbury Park Primary School
Perryman's Farm Road, Barkingside, Ilford, Essex, IG2 7LB |
1.41 miles |
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Essex Primary School
Sheridan Road, Manor Park, London, E12 6QX |
1.46 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Read Academy Education
34-38 Mansfield Road, Ilford, Essex, Ilford, Essex, IG1 3BD |
0.59 miles |
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Valentines High School
Cranbrook Road, Ilford, Essex, IG2 6HX |
0.68 miles |
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The Ursuline Academy Ilford
Morland Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 4JU |
0.69 miles |
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Wanstead High School
Redbridge Lane West, Wanstead, London, E11 2JZ |
1 miles |
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Beal High School
Woodford Bridge Road, Ilford, Essex, IG4 5LP |
1.29 miles |
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Seven Kings School
Ley Street, Ilford, Essex, IG2 7BT |
1.31 miles |
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Little Ilford School
Rectory Road, Manor Park, London, E12 6JB |
1.39 miles |
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Ark Isaac Newton Academy
1 Cricklefield Place, Ilford, Essex, IG1 1FY |
1.63 miles |
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Stradbroke
133 Stradbroke Grove, Ilford, IG5 0DL |
1.69 miles |
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The Palmer Catholic Academy
Aldborough Road South, Seven Kings, Ilford, Essex, IG3 8EU |
1.7 miles |
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Oaks Park High School
45-65 Oaks Lane, Newbury Park, Ilford, Essex, IG2 7PQ |
1.73 miles |
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Oak House School
61 South Park Drive, ILFORD, Essex, IG3 9AB |
1.79 miles |
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Caterham High School
Caterham Avenue, Clayhall, Ilford, Essex, IG5 0QW |
1.83 miles |
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Forest Gate Community School
Forest Lane, London, E7 9BB |
1.84 miles |
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Al Madina School for Girls
Victoria Road, 2 (Annex Building), Barking, Essex, IG11 8PY |
1.86 miles |
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Buxton School
234 Cann Hall Road, Leytonstone, London, E11 3NN |
1.91 miles |
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Loxford School
Loxford Lane, Ilford, Essex, IG1 2UT |
1.91 miles |
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Ilford County High School
Fremantle Road, Barkingside, Ilford, Essex, IG6 2JB |
1.93 miles |
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Plashet School
Plashet Grove, East Ham, London, E6 1DG |
1.94 miles |
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Quwwat Ul Islam Girls' School
16 Chaucer Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 9NB |
2.05 miles |