Highlands Gardens, Ilford, Essex IG1 3LE
10 simple reasons to choose Highlands Primary School
State primary school (community school) and nursery in Ilford.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective intake.
Large school with an average of three classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Highlands Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 72.
One of the best state primary schools in Ilford and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 1 mile.
On average, 30.1 pupils per class and 25.8 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 16% 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. School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils.
In the top 4% 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. 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. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term. Artsmark Gold accreditation.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2019.
Find another school near Highlands Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Ursuline Preparatory School, Ilford (0.8 miles); Park School for Girls, Preparatory School (0.8 miles); Beehive Preparatory School (1.3 miles).
State Primary Schools
Christchurch Primary School, Ilford (1.2 miles); Redbridge Primary School (1.2 miles); Cleveland Road Primary School (1.5 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Park School for Girls, Ilford (0.8 miles); Forest School, Snaresbrook (3 miles); Bancroft's School (4.6 miles).
State Senior Schools
Valentines High School (0.8 miles); The Ursuline Academy Ilford (0.9 miles); Seven Kings School (1.5 miles).