Highlands Primary School

URN: 131013 • Ilford IG1 3LE

Overview

Name
Highlands Primary School
URN
131013
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
73.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Kulvarn Atwal (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
02085540044
Website
Visit
Address
Highlands Gardens, Ilford IG1 3LE

Summary

Highlands Primary School is a mixed community school located in Ilford, Redbridge, accommodating 665 pupils, which exceeds its capacity of 630. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, emphasising the principles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). This ethos underpins their educational approach, encouraging students to develop their talents and become responsible global citizens.

The curriculum at Highlands Primary is designed to meet the diverse needs of its pupils, with a focus on nurturing both academic and personal growth. The school actively promotes a sense of community and responsibility among its students, ensuring they understand their rights and obligations as members of society.

Highlands Primary also offers various extracurricular activities and events, fostering a vibrant school community. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school through newsletters and events, helping to maintain an open line of communication and collaboration between home and school.

Key details

LA
Redbridge
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
630
Pupils
665
Boys
323
Girls
342
FSM %
14.70
Open date
1996-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-03-07
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Essex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 665 323 342 630 14.70
2024-09-11 693 342 351 630 14.30
2023-09-11 687 356 331 630 14.60
2022-09-11 687 356 331 630 14.60
2021-09-11 685 362 323 630 12.50
2020-09-11 690 373 317 630 9.60

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