Highcliffe Primary School and Community Centre

URN: 140725 • Leicester LE4 3DL

Overview

Name
Highcliffe Primary School and Community Centre
URN
140725
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
LIONHEART EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
64.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Jennifer Piper-Gale (since 2025) , Head of School
Telephone
01162967600
Website
Visit
Address
Greengate Lane, Leicester LE4 3DL

Summary

Highcliffe Primary School, located in Leicester, is an academy converter that serves a mixed-gender population of 405 pupils, with a capacity of 420. The school is part of the Lionheart Educational Trust, collaborating closely with other primary schools in the area to provide a high-quality education that is both academically rigorous and holistic. Highcliffe is committed to the belief that every child, regardless of background, deserves an equal opportunity to succeed.

The school promotes a nurturing environment where wellbeing is central to its ethos. Highcliffe implements a robust pastoral system and offers various support services focused on social, emotional, and mental health. The curriculum is designed to be inclusive and engaging, encouraging students to develop essential skills through the school's six core values known as the 6Rs: Respect, Responsibility, Resourcefulness, Resilience, Reflection, and Reciprocity.

Highcliffe Primary School aims to foster a love for learning and self-directed growth among its students. The school encourages parental involvement and provides resources such as the Beehive portal for easy access to information, ensuring a strong community connection.

Key details

LA
Leicestershire
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
LIONHEART EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Capacity
420
Pupils
405
Boys
191
Girls
214
FSM %
7.90
Open date
2014-04-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-10-12
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Leicestershire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 405 191 214 420 7.90
2024-09-11 408 192 216 420 7.10
2023-09-11 402 209 193 420 8.00
2022-09-11 402 209 193 420 8.00
2021-09-11 414 211 203 420 6.80
2020-09-11 418 218 200 420 5.50

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