Highfields Primary School
URN: 130258 • Leicester LE2 0UU
Overview
- Name
- Highfields Primary School
- URN
- 130258
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 71.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jane Ridgewell (since 2025) , Acting
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Pluto Close, Leicester LE2 0UU
Summary
Highfields Primary School, located in the Highfields area of Leicester, is a mixed community school with a current enrolment of 374 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 288. The school is committed to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment where every child is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. The dedicated staff focus on developing confident, independent, and well-rounded individuals, equipping them with essential skills for future challenges.
The school promotes core values of collaboration, perseverance, positivity, resilience, and respect, which are integral to both personal and academic growth. Highfields Primary School aims to instill high expectations in its pupils, preparing them to become responsible citizens who respect others and contribute positively to their community.
In addition to a strong educational framework, the school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and support. With a diverse student body and a commitment to continuous improvement, Highfields Primary School strives to create a nurturing atmosphere that enables all children to thrive.
The school promotes core values of collaboration, perseverance, positivity, resilience, and respect, which are integral to both personal and academic growth. Highfields Primary School aims to instill high expectations in its pupils, preparing them to become responsible citizens who respect others and contribute positively to their community.
In addition to a strong educational framework, the school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and support. With a diverse student body and a commitment to continuous improvement, Highfields Primary School strives to create a nurturing atmosphere that enables all children to thrive.
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Key details
- LA
- Leicester
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 288
- Pupils
- 374
- Boys
- 179
- Girls
- 195
- FSM %
- 17.60
- Open date
- 1995-12-15
- Close date
- 2019-03-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2013-09-27
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Leicestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 374 | 179 | 195 | 288 | 17.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 374 | 179 | 195 | 288 | 17.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 374 | 179 | 195 | 288 | 17.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 374 | 179 | 195 | 288 | 17.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 374 | 179 | 195 | 288 | 17.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 374 | 179 | 195 | 288 | 17.60 |
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