Highfields Academy

URN: 143160 • Nantwich CW5 6HA

Overview

Name
Highfields Academy
URN
143160
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
CONCORDIA MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
56.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Vicki Hughes (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01270814570
Website
Visit
Address
Cumberland Avenue, Nantwich CW5 6HA

Summary

Highfields Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Nantwich, Cheshire East, with a current enrolment of 246 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210. The school aims to create a safe and nurturing environment where every child feels valued and can thrive academically, creatively, and personally. It emphasizes the importance of core subjects while providing a broad and enriching curriculum that includes a variety of extracurricular activities.

The school’s ethos is built around fostering respect, responsibility, resilience, and good citizenship, aligned with British values. Highfields Academy promotes healthy life choices and encourages students to develop a sense of community and mutual respect for diverse cultures and beliefs.

Recognized as 'Good' by Ofsted in October 2024, Highfields Academy is committed to high-quality learning experiences. The school also offers nursery places for 2 and 3-year-olds, with opportunities for parents to visit and learn more about the school’s offerings. For more information, parents can contact the Headteacher, Mrs Hughes, at the school office.

Key details

LA
Cheshire East
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
CONCORDIA MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
210
Pupils
246
Boys
124
Girls
122
FSM %
11.90
Open date
2016-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-04-17
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Cheshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 246 124 122 210 11.90
2024-09-11 256 141 115 210 11.90
2023-09-11 239 124 115 210 7.80
2022-09-11 239 124 115 209 7.80
2021-09-11 255 131 124 209 8.00
2020-09-11 264 139 125 209 4.60

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