The Highway Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | The Highway Orpington Kent BR6 9DJ |
| Phone | 01689827990 |
| Reference Number | 142743 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 212 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.19%
Girls: 44.81% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 18.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 16% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 10 | 30 |
| 2 | 18 | 11 | 29 |
| 3 | 15 | 16 | 31 |
| 4 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| 5 | 18 | 13 | 31 |
| 6 | 15 | 16 | 31 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 71.7% |
| Indian | 9% |
| White, Other | 3.3% |
| African | 3.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.3% |
| White & Asian | 2.8% |
| Asian, Other | 1.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | As of September 2024, Ofsted no longer give a one word rating for schools. See our blog post for more details. |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-07-03 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-22 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2018-12-06 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2016-04-07 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| 2015-03-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-01-15 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2012-02-27 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2009-11-30 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-11-17 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-10-30 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2015-03-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-01-15 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2012-02-27 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2009-11-30 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-11-17 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-10-30 | 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 | 108 | 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 | 1.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 4 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 1.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage 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.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
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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Chelsfield Primary School
Warren Road, Chelsfield, Orpington, Kent, BR6 6EP |
0.73 miles |
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Warren Road Primary School
Warren Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 6JF |
0.85 miles |
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Blenheim Primary School
Blenheim Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9BH |
0.93 miles |
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Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School
Mitchell Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9JT |
0.95 miles |
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Green Street Green Primary School
Vine Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 6DT |
0.97 miles |
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Harris Primary Academy Orpington
Dyke Drive, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4LZ |
1.36 miles |
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Tubbenden Primary School
Sandy Bury, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9SD |
1.43 miles |
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St Philomena's Primary School
Chelsfield Road, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4DR |
1.56 miles |
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Pratts Bottom Primary School
Hookwood Road, Pratts Bottom, Orpington, Kent, BR6 7NX |
1.6 miles |
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Farnborough Primary School
Farnborough Hill, Farnborough, Orpington, Kent, BR6 7EQ |
1.61 miles |
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Perry Hall Primary School
Perry Hall Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0EF |
1.81 miles |
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St. Mary Cray Primary Academy
High Street, St Mary Cray, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4AR |
1.88 miles |
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Crofton Infant School
Towncourt Lane, Petts Wood, Orpington, Kent, BR5 1EL |
2.02 miles |
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Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School
Lovibonds Avenue, Orpington, Kent, BR6 8ER |
2.05 miles |
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Darrick Wood Junior School
Lovibonds Avenue, Orpington, Kent, BR6 8ER |
2.05 miles |
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Crofton Junior School
Towncourt Lane, Orpington, Kent, BR5 1EL |
2.15 miles |
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Poverest Primary School
Tillingbourne Green, St Mary Cray, Orpington, Kent, BR5 2JD |
2.22 miles |
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Manor Oak Primary School
Sweeps Lane, St Mary Cray, Orpington, Kent, BR5 3PE |
2.23 miles |
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Halstead Community Primary School
Otford Lane, Halstead, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN14 7EA |
2.39 miles |
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St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School
Buttermere Road, Orpington, Kent, BR5 3WD |
2.61 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School
Goddington Lane, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9SH |
0.55 miles |
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Bromley Beacon Academy
Avalon Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9BD |
0.75 miles |
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Harris Academy Orpington
Tintagel Road, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4LG |
1.05 miles |
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Browns School
Hawstead Lane, Chelsfield, Hawstead Lane, Orpington, Kent, BR6 7PH |
1.12 miles |
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Newstead Wood School
Avebury Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9SA |
1.68 miles |
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Clannad Education Centre
112 Chistlehurst Rd, Bromley, BR6 0DW |
1.73 miles |
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Darrick Wood School
Lovibonds Avenue, Orpington, Kent, BR6 8ER |
2.05 miles |
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Riverside School
Main Road, St Paul's Cray, Orpington, Kent, BR5 3HS |
3.05 miles |
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TLC The Learning Centre
Princes Plain, Bromley, Orpington, Kent, BR2 8LD |
3.19 miles |
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Bishop Justus CofE School
Magpie Hall Lane, Bromley, Kent, BR2 8HZ |
3.27 miles |
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Ravens Wood School
Oakley Road, Bromley, Kent, BR2 8HP |
3.32 miles |
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Bromley High School
Blackbrook Lane, Bromley, BR1 2TW |
3.38 miles |
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Orchards Academy
St Mary's Road, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7TE |
3.57 miles |
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Kemnal Technology College
Sevenoaks Way, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 5AA |
3.59 miles |
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Marjorie McClure School
110 Slades Drive, Chislehurst, BR7 6FG |
3.62 miles |
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Coopers School
Hawkwood Lane, Chislehurst, Kent, BR7 5PS |
3.68 miles |
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London South East Colleges
Rookery Lane, Bromley, Kent, BR2 8HE |
3.77 miles |
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Baston House School
Baston Road, Hayes, Bromley, Kent, BR2 7AB |
3.89 miles |
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Farringtons School
Perry Street, Chislehurst, BR7 6LR |
3.94 miles |
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The Annex School House
Pembroke House, Leydenhatch Lane, Hextable, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7PS |
4.02 miles |