High Down Infant School

About High Down Infant School

High Down Infant School is an academy converter in Portishead, North Somerset, England, for pupils aged 3–7. It has 214 pupils on roll. It is part of LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 November 2022) rated it Good. 4.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

North Somerset →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–7

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

214 / 270 (79%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

9 November 2022

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

Down Road, Portishead, North Somerset, BS20 6DY

Phone

01275843969

Headteacher

Abi Oldfield

Website

http://www.highdownschools.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is High Down Infant School?

High Down Infant School is an academy converter in Portishead, North Somerset, England, for pupils aged 3–7.

How many pupils does High Down Infant School have?

High Down Infant School has 214 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is High Down Infant School's Ofsted rating?

High Down Infant School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 November 2022).

Is High Down Infant School part of an academy trust?

Yes — High Down Infant School is part of LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP.

Where is High Down Infant School?

High Down Infant School is located at Down Road, Portishead, North Somerset, BS20 6DY.