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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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