Highfields Primary School

About Highfields Primary School

Highfields Primary School is a happy learning community near the centre of Leicester, in the Highfields area. The positive, warm, welcoming atmosphere, support from the community and constant drive for improvement makes Highfields Primary School a very special place. We believe that every child is unique and has the potential to achieve great things.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mr E. Rowe

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.7

Teaching Quality 4.7

Communication 4.7

Student Wellbeing 4.7

Facilities 4.7

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 29 responses • 8% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

89.7% positive 10.4% negative

My child feels safe at this school

93.1% positive 3.5% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

89.6% positive 10.3% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

75.9% positive 13.8% negative

My child does well at this school

93.1% positive 6.9% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 29 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

16.5

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

59.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

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

Reviews 4

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Oliver T.

Parent Nov 15, 2022

5.0

"Outstanding School with Exceptional Staff"

Highfields Primary School is an outstanding institution with exceptional staff who go above and beyond to support their pupils. My child is thriving and I'm so grateful to be a part of this community.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Emily W.

Parent Sep 15, 2022

5.0

"Excellent School for My Child"

I'm so grateful to have found Highfields Primary School. The teachers are supportive, the facilities are excellent, and the values they instill in the children are wonderful. My child has flourished since joining and I couldn't be happier with their progress.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sophia M.

Parent Feb 20, 2022

4.0

"Great School, but Some Room for Improvement"

We've been at Highfields Primary School for a couple of years now and overall, we're very happy. The teachers are kind and the facilities are great, but I do think the school could do more to engage with parents and keep us informed about their child's progress.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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David B.

Parent May 2, 2021

5.0

"Highfields Primary School Exceeded Our Expectations"

As a parent, I was blown away by the sense of community and the dedication of the staff. My child has grown into a confident, independent individual and I attribute much of this to the school's ethos and curriculum.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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