How many pupils does Highnam CofE Primary Academy have?

Highnam CofE Primary Academy has 216 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Highnam CofE Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Highnam CofE Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 March 2023).

How does Highnam CofE Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

68% of pupils at Highnam CofE Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Highnam CofE Primary Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Highnam CofE Primary Academy is part of PRIMARY QUEST MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Highnam CofE Primary Academy?

Highnam CofE Primary Academy is located at Wetherleigh Drive, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 8LW.

Highnam CofE Primary Academy

Wetherleigh Drive, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 8LW

Good

Inspected 13 March 2023

Good

Ofsted

68%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

216

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Highnam CofE Primary Academy

Highnam CofE Primary Academy is an academy converter in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 216 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of PRIMARY QUEST MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 March 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 8.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Gloucestershire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 216 / 210 (103%) · over capacity
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Last Ofsted Inspection: 13 March 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

8.7%

Free school meals

1.9%

EAL

2.8%

SEN support

11.1%

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)

68%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

108

Avg reading score

106

Avg maths score

Attendance

3.7%

Overall absence

7.0%

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.

9.82

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -2.8 vs 2023/24

22.1

Pupils per teacher

↑ +2.2 vs 2023/24

6.94

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.1 vs 2023/24

£41,079

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 17% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,123 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 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.

£6,005

Spend per pupil

£6,231

Income per pupil

50%

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: Wetherleigh Drive, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 8LW
Phone: 01452525872
Headteacher: Elizabeth Coldrick
Website: http://www.highnam.gloucs.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Highnam CofE Primary Academy?: Highnam CofE Primary Academy is an academy converter in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Highnam CofE Primary Academy have?: Highnam CofE Primary Academy has 216 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Highnam CofE Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?: Highnam CofE Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 March 2023).
How does Highnam CofE Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 68% of pupils at Highnam CofE Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Highnam CofE Primary Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Highnam CofE Primary Academy is part of PRIMARY QUEST MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Highnam CofE Primary Academy?: Highnam CofE Primary Academy is located at Wetherleigh Drive, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 8LW.

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