Highlees Primary School
URN: 139930 • Peterborough PE3 7ER
Overview
- Name
- Highlees Primary School
- URN
- 139930
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE ELLIOT FOUNDATION ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 46.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Chris Venables (since 2025) , Executive Principal
- Telephone
- 01733264294
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Ashton Road, Peterborough PE3 7ER
Summary
Highlees Primary School is a mixed academy located in Peterborough, serving children aged 4 to 11. Established in the 1960s, the school features fourteen classrooms equipped with modern technology, including projectors and whiteboards, to enhance the learning experience. The school prioritises a safe and nurturing environment, aiming to foster confident, resilient, and responsible individuals prepared for future educational challenges.
The curriculum at Highlees is designed to be engaging and broad, with a strong emphasis on improving outcomes in English and Maths. The school is committed to providing high-quality learning experiences that cater to the diverse needs of its pupils, with a focus on raising expectations and celebrating individual achievements.
Community involvement is a key aspect of Highlees Primary School's ethos, recognising the cultural diversity of its student body as a strength. The school actively encourages family participation in school life and aims to create memorable experiences for all children, ensuring they develop the skills necessary for a successful transition to the next stages of their education.
The curriculum at Highlees is designed to be engaging and broad, with a strong emphasis on improving outcomes in English and Maths. The school is committed to providing high-quality learning experiences that cater to the diverse needs of its pupils, with a focus on raising expectations and celebrating individual achievements.
Community involvement is a key aspect of Highlees Primary School's ethos, recognising the cultural diversity of its student body as a strength. The school actively encourages family participation in school life and aims to create memorable experiences for all children, ensuring they develop the skills necessary for a successful transition to the next stages of their education.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Special Educational Needs (SEN) Information (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
- News & Events App (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Oundle Church of England Primary School (77.2)
- Hampton Hargate Primary School (75.0)
- Fulbridge Academy (74.6)
- Fulbridge Primary School (70.2)
- Heritage Park Primary School (69.5)
Key details
- LA
- Peterborough
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE ELLIOT FOUNDATION ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 369
- Boys
- 189
- Girls
- 180
- FSM %
- 47.40
- Open date
- 2013-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2018-06-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cambridgeshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 369 | 189 | 180 | 420 | 47.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 384 | 202 | 182 | 420 | 43.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 371 | 199 | 172 | 420 | 44.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 371 | 199 | 172 | 420 | 44.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 371 | 197 | 174 | 420 | 41.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 394 | 203 | 191 | 420 | 34.80 |
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