Highlands Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Lothian Way Bransholme Hull HU7 5DD |
| Phone | 01482835609 |
| Reference Number | 139512 |
Highlands Primary School is performing exceptionally well, achieving an overall rating of outstanding in all inspected areas. The school has a robust curriculum designed to meet the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities. Relationships between staff and pupils are strong, fostering a supportive environment where pupils thrive both academically and personally. The school is not only focused on academic excellence but also emphasizes personal development, with a wide variety of extracurricular activities that contribute to pupils' character building and social skills. The school's leadership demonstrates a high level of support for staff, ensuring that teaching is effective and engaging. The emphasis on early reading and systematic phonics instruction has resulted in pupils becoming confident readers. Attendance is high, and there is a strong sense of community within the school. As this is Highland Primary's first inspection, it is notable that the school has maintained an outstanding level of education since transitioning to academy status.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 438 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 42.92%
Girls: 57.08% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 54.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 | 31 | 50 |
| 2 | 21 | 29 | 50 |
| 3 | 18 | 27 | 45 |
| 4 | 25 | 33 | 58 |
| 5 | 27 | 31 | 58 |
| 6 | 20 | 30 | 50 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.4% |
| White, Other | 3.4% |
| African | 2.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 07 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Feb 2024 | School inspection: |
| 04 Apr 2013 | Academy conversion letter |
| 24 Apr 2012 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Highlands Primary School | |
| 24 Apr 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 19 Oct 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Oct 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 06 May 2003 | Full inspection |
| 06 May 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils.
- Ambitious and well-structured curriculum.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND.
- High expectations leading to excellent academic outcomes.
- Diverse personal development opportunities for students.
- Strong focus on early reading and phonics.
- Highly motivated and engaged students.
- Proactive approach to attendance and well-being.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 76% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 8% |
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 | 107 | ||
| Maths | 110 |
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 | 2.6 | ||
| Writing | -0.7 | ||
| Maths | 2.5 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 12 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 9 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 2 |
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Cleeve Primary School
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1.13 miles |
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Biggin Hill Primary School
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