How many pupils does Highlands Primary School have?

Highlands Primary School has 665 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

87% of pupils at Highlands Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Highlands Primary School?

Highlands Primary School is located at Highlands Gardens, Ilford, Redbridge, IG1 3LE.

Highlands Primary School

Highlands Gardens, Ilford, Redbridge, IG1 3LE

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

87%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

665

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Highlands Primary School

Highlands Primary School is a community school in Ilford, Redbridge, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 665 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 87% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 13.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 56.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Redbridge →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 665 / 630 (106%) · 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.

13.8%

Free school meals

56.1%

EAL

3.5%

SEN support

11.7%

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)

87%

Expected standard (RWM)

21%

Higher standard (RWM)

108

Avg reading score

108

Avg maths score

Attendance

6.3%

Overall absence

17.7%

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.

25.1

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -7.1 vs 2023/24

25.8

Pupils per teacher

↑ +4.9 vs 2023/24

21.78

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -6.5 vs 2023/24

£45,669

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 11% on leadership pay

↓ −£1,103 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

2.6

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -2.4 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.

£7,046

Spend per pupil

£6,981

Income per pupil

46%

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: Highlands Gardens, Ilford, Redbridge, IG1 3LE
Phone: 02085540044
Headteacher: Kulvarn Atwal
Website: www.highlandsprimary.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Highlands Primary School?: Highlands Primary School is a community school in Ilford, Redbridge, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Highlands Primary School have?: Highlands Primary School has 665 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Highlands Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 87% of pupils at Highlands Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Highlands Primary School?: Highlands Primary School is located at Highlands Gardens, Ilford, Redbridge, IG1 3LE.

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