Highfield Priory School

URN: 119828 • Preston PR2 5RW

Overview

Name
Highfield Priory School
URN
119828
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
Yes
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
40.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Jeremy Duke (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01772709624
Website
Visit
Address
Fulwood Row, Preston PR2 5RW

Summary

Highfield Priory School, located in Preston, Lancashire, is an independent mixed school catering to 191 pupils, with a capacity of 271. The school prides itself on fostering the holistic development of its students, aiming to cultivate happy, intelligent, and confident individuals who are engaged with their local community and the wider world. Highfield Priory has a strong academic track record, consistently ranking among the top preparatory schools in England, with recent accolades placing it 5th nationally and 1st in the North West according to The Sunday Times.

The curriculum at Highfield Priory is designed to encourage active learning and personal growth, with a focus on achieving high standards in both academic and extracurricular activities. The school offers a nurturing environment where pupils are supported in their individual strengths and encouraged to aim high in all aspects of their education. Recent inspections have highlighted the school's commitment to academic excellence and successful placements in local grammar schools.

Highfield Priory also features a newly established Nursery and Preschool, providing a stimulating environment for early years education. The school invites prospective families to attend open days and personal tours, allowing them to experience the school's vibrant community and facilities firsthand.

Key details

LA
Lancashire
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
271
Pupils
191
Boys
104
Girls
87
FSM %
Open date
1958-03-28
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 191 104 87 271
2024-09-11 176 93 83 271
2023-09-11 213 111 102 271 0.00
2022-09-11 213 111 102 271 0.00
2021-09-11 215 109 106 271 0.00
2020-09-11 252 116 136 271 0.00

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