Highfields Primary Academy

About Highfields Primary Academy

We are a small primary academy situated in the heart of the Highfields, a former mining community, in Doncaster. We are a nurturing school, with high expectations for pupils in terms of behaviour and learning.

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Key Facts

Students 110

Head/Principal Mr Benjamin Williams

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 5.0

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

4.8

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

57.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Emily B Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 10, 2023

5.0

"Our Amazing School Experience!"

We've had our daughter at Highfields Primary Academy for 2 years now and we can't speak highly enough of the school. The staff are caring and dedicated, and the facilities are fantastic - our daughter loves playing in the playground and learning in her bright and airy classroom. We feel so lucky to have found a school that shares our values and encourages our child to be their best self.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Karen T Unconfirmed

Parent Feb 20, 2023

4.0

"Good but room for improvement"

We've been pleased with the progress our daughter has made at Highfields Primary Academy, but we've had some issues with communication from the school. The facilities are great and the teachers are generally friendly and approachable, but we feel that the school could do more to keep us informed about our child's progress and any issues that may arise. Overall, we're happy with the school but there's definitely room for improvement.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 3/5

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Mark S Unconfirmed

Parent Jun 15, 2022

5.0

"An Outstanding School!"

As a former parent, I can confidently say that Highfields Primary Academy is an outstanding school. My son attended the school from Reception to Year 6 and had an amazing time. The staff are passionate, the facilities are excellent, and the curriculum is engaging and challenging. I would highly recommend the school to any parent looking for a nurturing and supportive environment for their child.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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