How many pupils does Highfields Primary Academy have?

Highfields Primary Academy has 208 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

32% of pupils at Highfields Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Highfields Primary Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Highfields Primary Academy is part of PRIMITAS LEARNING PARTNERSHIP.

Where is Highfields Primary Academy?

Highfields Primary Academy is located at Elder Lane, Burntwood, Staffordshire, WS7 9BT.

Highfields Primary Academy

Elder Lane, Burntwood, Staffordshire, WS7 9BT

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

32%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

208

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Highfields Primary Academy

Highfields Primary Academy is an academy converter in Burntwood, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 208 pupils on roll. It is part of PRIMITAS LEARNING PARTNERSHIP. At the end of Key Stage 2, 32% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 8.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Staffordshire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 208 / 254 (82%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

8.3%

Free school meals

1.5%

EAL

SEN support

13.9%

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)

32%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

101

Avg reading score

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.9%

Overall absence

9.3%

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.

8.16

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

25.5

Pupils per teacher

↑ +2.9 vs 2023/24

6.62

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24

£49,390

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 30% on leadership pay

↑ +£5,446 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

2.72

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.

£5,793

Spend per pupil

£4,260

Income per pupil

55%

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: Elder Lane, Burntwood, Staffordshire, WS7 9BT
Phone: 01543227160
Headteacher: Mark Wilkes
Website: http://www.highfields.staffs.sch.uk

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Highfields Primary Academy?: Highfields Primary Academy is an academy converter in Burntwood, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Highfields Primary Academy have?: Highfields Primary Academy has 208 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Highfields Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 32% of pupils at Highfields Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Highfields Primary Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Highfields Primary Academy is part of PRIMITAS LEARNING PARTNERSHIP.
Where is Highfields Primary Academy?: Highfields Primary Academy is located at Elder Lane, Burntwood, Staffordshire, WS7 9BT.

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