Highfield Community Primary School
URN: 131421 • Chester CH1 5LD
Overview
- Name
- Highfield Community Primary School
- URN
- 131421
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nicola Dowling (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01244259650
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Blacon Point Road, Chester CH1 5LD
Summary
Highfield Community Primary School, located in Chester, is a mixed community school with a current enrolment of 227 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210. The school is committed to providing an inclusive and nurturing environment where every child is valued and encouraged to achieve their best. The ethos of the school revolves around partnership with families, fostering a sense of community, and promoting high expectations for all students.
The curriculum at Highfield encompasses a broad range of subjects including English, Maths, Science, and the Arts, with a focus on developing well-rounded individuals. The school also prioritises pupil leadership and wellbeing, offering various initiatives such as Happiness Heroes and Eco-Champions to engage students in their learning and community involvement.
Highfield is dedicated to supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), ensuring that all pupils receive the necessary adaptations to thrive in their education. The school encourages prospective parents to visit and learn more about its values and commitment to fostering a positive learning environment for all children.
The curriculum at Highfield encompasses a broad range of subjects including English, Maths, Science, and the Arts, with a focus on developing well-rounded individuals. The school also prioritises pupil leadership and wellbeing, offering various initiatives such as Happiness Heroes and Eco-Champions to engage students in their learning and community involvement.
Highfield is dedicated to supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), ensuring that all pupils receive the necessary adaptations to thrive in their education. The school encourages prospective parents to visit and learn more about its values and commitment to fostering a positive learning environment for all children.
Useful links
- ParentView (other)
- Our Latest Ofsted Report (other)
- Think u know (other)
- Schools Comparison Website Gov.uk (other)
- Our Classes (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Belgrave Primary School (76.3)
- Christleton Primary School (76.1)
- Acresfield Community Primary School (75.6)
- St Martin's Academy Chester (74.8)
- Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School (74.7)
Key details
- LA
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 227
- Boys
- 129
- Girls
- 98
- FSM %
- 24.90
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-07-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cheshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 227 | 129 | 98 | 210 | 24.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 221 | 126 | 95 | 210 | 24.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 230 | 133 | 97 | 210 | 25.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 230 | 133 | 97 | 210 | 25.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 223 | 132 | 91 | 210 | 25.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 224 | 138 | 86 | 210 | 22.50 |
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