Highfield Community Primary School

About Highfield Community Primary School

Highfield Community Primary School is a community school in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 227 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 23.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 11% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Cheshire West and Chester →

School Type

Community school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

227 / 210 (108%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Blacon Point Road, Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, CH1 5LD

Phone

01244259650

Headteacher

Nicola Dowling

Website

www.highfield-blacon.cheshire.sch.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Highfield Community Primary School?

Highfield Community Primary School is a community school in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Highfield Community Primary School have?

Highfield Community Primary School has 227 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Highfield Community Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

50% of pupils at Highfield Community Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Highfield Community Primary School?

Highfield Community Primary School is located at Blacon Point Road, Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, CH1 5LD.