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Highfield Littleport Academy

Elmside, East Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1LJ

Good

Inspected 22 March 2022

Good
Ofsted
0%
KS2 expected
2–19
Ages
146
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy special sponsor led
Type

About Highfield Littleport Academy

Highfield Littleport Academy is an academy special sponsor led in East Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 2–19. It has 146 pupils on roll. It is part of THE ACTIVE LEARNING TRUST LIMITED. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 March 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 49.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Cambridgeshire →
School Type
Academy special sponsor led
Age Range
Ages 2–19
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
146 / 164 (89%)
Sixth Form
Has a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
None
Last Ofsted Inspection
22 March 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

49.4%
Free school meals
6.2%
EAL
100%
SEN support
0%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

100%
Sustained destination
100%
Stayed in education
0%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

8.3%
Overall absence
22.2%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

15
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +2.7 vs 2023/24
12.2
Pupils per teacher
↓ -2.5 vs 2023/24
40.03
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -5.4 vs 2023/24
£49,536
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 19% on leadership pay
↑ +£4,182 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
3
Leadership (FTE)
↑ +2.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£23,432
Spend per pupil
£25,856
Income per pupil
71%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Elmside, East Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1LJ
Phone
01353223301
Head Teacher
Simon Bainbridge

Teaching Jobs

Leadership
Department Leader
PermanentFull time£60,619 - £66,956 (FTE) · · Leadership L6 - L10 £60,619- £66,956 (FTE)
Closes in 6 daysView & apply
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant (Level 1)
PermanentFull time£25,816 - £26,016 (FTE) · · ALT Grade C Actual Salary £19,417.99 - £19,568.43 plus retention allowance £2749.59 - £2770.89
Closes 15 Nov 2026View & apply
Leadership
Department Leader
PermanentFull time£60,619 - £66,956 (FTE) · · Leadership L6 - L10 £60,619- £66,956 (FTE)
Closes 16 Nov 2026View & apply
Leadership
Department Leader
PermanentFull time£60,619 - £66,956 (FTE) · · Leadership L6 - L10 £60,619- £66,956 (FTE)
Closes 16 Nov 2026View & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Highfield Littleport Academy?
Highfield Littleport Academy is an academy special sponsor led in East Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 2–19.
How many pupils does Highfield Littleport Academy have?
Highfield Littleport Academy has 146 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Highfield Littleport Academy's Ofsted rating?
Highfield Littleport Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 March 2022).
How does Highfield Littleport Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
0% of pupils at Highfield Littleport Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Highfield Littleport Academy part of an academy trust?
Yes — Highfield Littleport Academy is part of THE ACTIVE LEARNING TRUST LIMITED.
Where is Highfield Littleport Academy?
Highfield Littleport Academy is located at Elmside, East Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1LJ.

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