Marsh Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, Lancashire BL4 0AP
10 simple reasons to choose Highfield Primary School, Farnworth
State primary school (community school) in Farnworth, Bolton.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective intake.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Highfield Primary School, Farnworth
Schoolsmith Score®; 70.
One of the best state primary schools in Bolton and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 2 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 30 pupils per class and 25.7 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 33% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects.
In the top 7% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, Spanish. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Competitive 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 Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2017.
Find another school near Highfield Primary School, Farnworth
Independent Prep Schools
Lord's Preparatory School (0.9 miles); Bolton School Boys' Division Junior School (2.6 miles); Bolton School Girls' Division Junior School and Infants (2.6 miles).
State Primary Schools
Ellenbrook Community Primary School (2.7 miles); St Saviour Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe (2.7 miles); Beaumont Primary School, Ladybridge (2.9 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Bolton School Boys' Division (3.3 miles); Bolton School Boys' Division (3.3 miles); Bridgewater School (6.5 miles).
State Senior Schools
St James's Church of England High School (0.2 miles); Bolton Muslim Girls School (2.2 miles); St Ambrose Barlow RC High School (4.2 miles).