Hawthorn Road, Highfield, Southampton, Hampshire SO17 1PX
10 simple reasons to choose Highfield Church of England Primary School
State primary school (voluntary aided) in Highfield, Southampton.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Church of England faith school.
Non-selective intake.
Small school with an average of one and a half classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Highfield Church of England Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 70.
One of the best state primary schools in Southampton and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 1.5 miles. One of the 5 most oversubscribed state primaries for first preference admissions in the Southampton LEA.
On average, 29.9 pupils per class and 24.5 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 4% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
The curriculum emphasises Christian social morality. Subjects are taught separately, co-ordinated within themes, and with cross-curricular linking where appropriate. Accredited Gifted & Talented programme.
In the top 15% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2007.
Find another school near Highfield Church of England Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
The Gregg Preparatory School (0.9 miles); Sherborne House School (5 miles); Stroud School (6 miles).
State Primary Schools
Portswood Primary School (1 mile); Springhill Catholic Primary School, Southampton (1.8 miles); Beechwood Junior School (2.2 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
King Edward VI School (1.8 miles); The Gregg School (2.6 miles).
State Senior Schools
St Anne's Catholic School (1.6 miles); Thornden School (5.1 miles); Wildern School (5.2 miles).