Bridgenorth Avenue, Urmston, Manchester M41 9PA
10 simple reasons to choose Highfield Primary School, Urmston
State primary school (community school) and nursery in Urmston.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
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 Primary School, Urmston
Schoolsmith Score®; 67.
One of the best state primary schools in Urmston and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 1.5 miles.
On average, 26.2 pupils per class and 21.5 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 38% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
Most subjects are taught separately, coordinated by half-termly themes with cross-curricular links to other subjects where appropriate.
School has achieved above average scores for pupil progress over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. The school offers a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
School offers PE and up to 10 seasonal 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 some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2012.
Find another school near Highfield Primary School, Urmston
Independent Prep Schools
Abbotsford Preparatory School (1.4 miles); Forest Park Preparatory School (2.7 miles); Clarendon Cottage School (3.5 miles).
State Primary Schools
Independent Senior Schools
Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys (4 miles); St Bede's College (4.3 miles); Bridgewater School (4.9 miles).
State Senior Schools
Urmston Grammar Academy (1 mile); Stretford Grammar School (2 miles); St Patrick's RC High School and Arts College (3.1 miles).