Highfield Primary School, Leeds
Highfield Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Leeds. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 45th-highest of the 182 schools in Leeds with published results, and 3,246th of 14,452 across England. It was 92% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2024)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Leeds (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Highfield Primary School in detail
Highfield Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Highfield Primary School is a wonderful school for children to grow, play, learn and become ready for the next step in their young lives. Together we are nurturing the citizens of today, the leaders of tomorrow. We are doing this as educators, parents, and governors by fostering a love of learning regardless of the subject, discipline or activity."
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care, from £9.00 per session.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 85% of Year 6 pupils at Highfield Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 86% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Leeds and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 85% in reading and 76% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Highfield Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 63 families put Highfield Primary School as their first choice and 262 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 9 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Highfield Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Highfield Primary School are Wigton Moor Primary School (0.5 miles, Outstanding, 98% reading, 98% maths); Moortown Primary School (0.5 miles, Outstanding, 90% reading, 87% maths); Primley Wood Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 83% reading, 70% maths); and Brodetsky Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 91% reading, 88% maths).
Highfield Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
Wigton Moor Primary SchoolMoortown Primary SchoolPrimley Wood Primary SchoolBrodetsky Primary School
Who goes there
5.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 39.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (41%), Asian (31%) and Mixed (9%).
In 2026, 67 pupils (16%) received SEN support and 7 (1.7%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Burley Park Rail Station, about 3.4 miles away in a straight line.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Shadwell Medical Centre, 190 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 148 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and burglary. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Leeds (229).
Suspensions and exclusions
Highfield Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Highfield Primary School are Allerton Grange School (0.7 miles), Leeds Jewish Free School (0.7 miles) and Allerton High School (1 mile).
Allerton Grange SchoolLeeds Jewish Free SchoolAllerton High School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Highfield Primary School excels at creating an inclusive community where every child is valued and challenged to achieve their best. Reading is celebrated throughout the school, with skilled teaching that helps all pupils become confident readers. The school goes beyond academics to develop well-rounded children through meaningful experiences like museum visits, ballet workshops, and community work, while ensuring disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND never miss out.
Key Strengths
- Knowledge-rich curriculum that is progressive and builds pupils' understanding across all subjects
- Strong approach to reading with expert teaching of phonics and high achievement by Year 6
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND who access the same ambitious curriculum with targeted help
- Outstanding behaviour and relationships based on mutual respect and high expectations
- Enriching activities beyond academics including sports, music, drama, visits and community involvement
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and the school has created a positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Ballet workshops, museum visits, choir, drama productions, sports, visits to places of worship
Highfield Primary School is an outstanding primary school in Leeds where pupils love learning in an inclusive, caring environment. The school has maintained its outstanding rating with excellent teaching, strong behaviour, and meaningful experiences that prepare children well for secondary education.
At a Glance
5.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 85% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 76% to 86% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 88% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.9
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
29.8
KS2
11
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Highfield Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Highfield Primary School.
- Leeds Alwoodley Kumon Centre690m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Highfield Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Leeds. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Friday 2 April 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 19 April to Thursday 22 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Highfield Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Highfield Primary School is in Leeds; for families living there:
Apply to Leeds for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 12
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 12 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 3 serious and 8 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 on a bicycle.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Leeds is 18.5 (the median across 308 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
422 pupils
459 places
37 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Leeds
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Leeds
Across Leeds council
Places available
10,125
Applications
8,039
Got 1st preference
92.4%
Got preferred school
99.0%
All primary applications across Leeds council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
67
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
17.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
419
Total Pupils
215
Boys
204
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
21
Teachers
20.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,712
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,056
Per pupil
£2299k
Total funding
£41k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.3%
Overall absence
3.5%
Persistent absence
367
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Highfield Primary School
Questions parents ask about Highfield Primary School
What are SATs results like at Highfield Primary School?
Of the pupils at Highfield Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 85% reached the expected standard in reading and 86% did so in maths.
What is Highfield Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Highfield Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2024.
What is the catchment area for Highfield Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Highfield Primary School is oversubscribed, Leeds allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Highfield Primary School?
Highfield Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 92% of its 459 places.
How big are the classes at Highfield Primary School?
Classes at Highfield Primary School average 29.9 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Highfield Primary School?
Highfield Primary School has around 419 pupils on roll. 5% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Highfield Primary School?
3.3% of sessions were missed at Highfield Primary School in 2024/25. 3.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Highfield Primary School?
Apply through Leeds's coordinated admissions process, naming Highfield Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Highfield Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Highfield Primary School: Leeds Alwoodley Kumon Centre (690m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Highfield Primary School's term dates?
Highfield Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Leeds. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Friday 2 April 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 19 April to Thursday 22 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027).
How many road collisions happen near Highfield Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 12 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 3 serious and 8 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 on a bicycle. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Leeds is 18.5 (the median across 308 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Highfield Primary School?
Highfield Primary School is at Sandringham Green, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS17 8DJ.
Sources: Leeds term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)