How many pupils does Highfields Academy have?

Highfields Academy has 246 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Highfields Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

69% of pupils at Highfields Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Highfields Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Highfields Academy is part of CONCORDIA MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Highfields Academy?

Highfields Academy is located at Cumberland Avenue, Nantwich, Cheshire East, CW5 6HA.

Highfields Academy

Cumberland Avenue, Nantwich, Cheshire East, CW5 6HA

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

69%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

2–11

Ages

246

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Highfields Academy

Highfields Academy is an academy converter in Nantwich, Cheshire East, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 246 pupils on roll. It is part of CONCORDIA MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 14.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Cheshire East →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 2–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 246 / 210 (117%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

14.6%

Free school meals

EAL

4.9%

SEN support

5.3%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

69%

Expected standard (RWM)

10%

Higher standard (RWM)

107

Avg reading score

108

Avg maths score

Attendance

3.4%

Overall absence

5.7%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, 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.

8.78

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

26.4

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.1 vs 2023/24

6.89

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.6 vs 2023/24

£46,411

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 8% on leadership pay

↓ −£209 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.0 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.

£5,815

Spend per pupil

£6,095

Income per pupil

47%

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: Cumberland Avenue, Nantwich, Cheshire East, CW5 6HA
Phone: 01270814570
Headteacher: Vicki Hughes
Website: http://www.highfieldsacademy.co.uk

Academy Trust

CONCORDIA MULTI ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Highfields Academy?: Highfields Academy is an academy converter in Nantwich, Cheshire East, England, for pupils aged 2–11.
How many pupils does Highfields Academy have?: Highfields Academy has 246 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Highfields Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 69% of pupils at Highfields Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Highfields Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Highfields Academy is part of CONCORDIA MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Highfields Academy?: Highfields Academy is located at Cumberland Avenue, Nantwich, Cheshire East, CW5 6HA.

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