Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School

About Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School

Highover is a large, fully inclusive two form-entry primary school, with the capacity for 450 children aged 3 to 11. We value all members of the school community and encourage our children to be inquisitive, independent and resilient.

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Key Facts

Students 450

Head/Principal Lisa Hayes

Rating Breakdown

Based on verified reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 116 responses • 26.7% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

95.7% positive 4.4% negative

My child feels safe at this school

95.7% positive 1.7% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

89.6% positive 6% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

88.8% positive 6.9% negative

My child does well at this school

93.9% positive 4.4% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 116 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

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

19.7

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

67.0%

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

Parent Feb 15, 2023

5.0

"A wonderful school community!"

We've been part of the Highover community for 2 years now, and I couldn't be happier. The teachers are supportive, the facilities are amazing, and the values of kindness and respect are truly embedded in the school's ethos. Our child has thrived here and I feel so grateful to be a part of such a wonderful community.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Rachel G

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Excellent learning environment!"

Highover has exceeded our expectations in every way. The staff are dedicated, the curriculum is engaging and challenging, and the facilities are top-notch. We've been particularly impressed with the emphasis on creativity and problem-solving, and our child has made some wonderful friends here.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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Sarah K

Parent Jul 15, 2021

4.0

"Good, but some areas for improvement"

We had a good experience with Highover, but there were some areas where we felt the school could improve. The staff were generally supportive, but communication with parents could be better at times. The facilities were excellent, but we felt that some of the extracurricular activities could be more varied. Overall, a solid school, but not outstanding.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 4/5

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