Highfield Academy

About Highfield Academy

Highfield Academy is an academy converter in Sunderland, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 446 pupils on roll. It is part of IRIS LEARNING TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 82% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 42.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 15.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Sunderland →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

446 / 420 (106%) · 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

Fordfield Road, Sunderland, Sunderland, SR4 0DA

Phone

01915537655

Acting Head Teacher

Melanie Davies

Website

highfieldprimary.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Highfield Academy?

Highfield Academy is an academy converter in Sunderland, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does Highfield Academy have?

Highfield Academy has 446 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

82% of pupils at Highfield Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Highfield Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Highfield Academy is part of IRIS LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Highfield Academy?

Highfield Academy is located at Fordfield Road, Sunderland, Sunderland, SR4 0DA.