Highlees Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Ashton Road Westwood Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE3 7ER |
| Phone | 01733264294 |
| Reference Number | 139930 |
Highlees Primary School continues to uphold a good standard of education, as confirmed in this recent inspection. The pupils thrive in a supportive environment where they feel proud to be part of the school community. The curriculum has been thoughtfully developed to raise aspirations and includes engaging learning strategies, helping students connect their learning with real-life applications. However, there are identified gaps in certain areas of the curriculum that need addressing to ensure all pupils achieve to their full potential. In terms of strengths, the school's emphasis on social, emotional, and academic well-being is notable, with a supportive approach to special educational needs. Although most parents express satisfaction, there remains a call for greater opportunities for pupils to engage with the wider community and enhance their cultural experiences. Overall, while the school demonstrates many positive qualities, ongoing efforts to refine assessment methods and increase enrichment activities are essential.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 369 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.22%
Girls: 48.78% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 47.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 62.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 22.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | 26 | 48 |
| 2 | 26 | 27 | 53 |
| 3 | 34 | 25 | 59 |
| 4 | 29 | 26 | 55 |
| 5 | 32 | 28 | 60 |
| 6 | 29 | 32 | 61 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 26.6% |
| White, Other | 19% |
| Unclassified | 17.6% |
| African | 12.2% |
| Indian | 8.7% |
| Asian, Other | 6.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.4% |
| Caribbean | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 0.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 25 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Jun 2024 | School inspection |
| 12 Jun 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 21 May 2015 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils are proud to be part of the school and have caring relationships.
- The school has redesigned the curriculum to raise ambitions.
- Teachers effectively support pupils with special educational needs.
- Pupils engage well in extracurricular activities.
- Staff are proud to work at the school and receive ample training opportunities.
- The school prioritizes pupils' social and emotional welfare.
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers need better information to identify gaps in pupils' knowledge.
- Opportunities for broader cultural enrichment experiences are lacking.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 4% |
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 | 104 | ||
| Maths | 103 |
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 | 1.7 | ||
| Writing | 3.2 | ||
| Maths | 2.1 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 19 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 5 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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