Highfield Primary School, London
Highfield Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2016. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in April 2022 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 537th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 5,071st of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 101% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2016)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Enfield (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Highfield Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 81% of Year 6 pupils at Highfield Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 82% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 80% and 81% in Enfield and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (82% in reading, 83% in maths).
Getting a place at Highfield Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 95 families put Highfield Primary School as their first choice and 314 named it as one of their preferences, for 90 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 11 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 St Paul's CofE Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 88% reading, 88% maths); Firs Farm Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 76% reading, 74% maths); Starks Field Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 50% reading, 43% maths); and Hazelbury Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 75% reading, 72% maths).
Highfield Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
St Paul's CofE Primary SchoolFirs Farm Primary SchoolStarks Field Primary SchoolHazelbury Primary School
Who goes there
29.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (26%), Mixed (17%) and Black (8%).
In 2026, 94 pupils (14%) received SEN support and 42 (6.3%) 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.
Highfield Primary School has a SEN unit for autism: 10 places, 10 pupils on roll.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Winchmore Hill Rail Station, about 700 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Farm Road / Winchmore Hill (->e), 170 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 272 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Enfield (407).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Highfield Primary School issued 7 suspensions, 1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Highfield Primary School are Winchmore School (0.1 miles), Edmonton County School (0.7 miles), The Latymer School (0.9 miles) and Lift Aylward (1 mile).
Winchmore SchoolEdmonton County SchoolThe Latymer SchoolLift Aylward
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 · 5 years agoThis judgement is from April 2016, 10 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Outstanding.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its April 2016 inspection - up from Good.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
19.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SEN unit: Autism
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 81% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 82% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 84% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.5
Avg class size
28.9
Infant (KS1)
28.2
KS2
22
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.
- Kalo Sport Camp Winchmore School160m away · Not yet graded
- Time for change kids460m away · Not yet graded
- Creative Scholars LTD550m away · Not yet graded
- Camp Beaumont - Keble Prep930m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
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 Enfield; for families living there:
Apply to Enfield for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 40
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 7
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 40 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 6 serious and 33 slight.
7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise.
7 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 Enfield is 60 (the median across 108 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.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Highfield Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
637 pupils
630 places
7 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Enfield council
Places available
3,962
Applications
3,263
Got 1st preference
93.8%
Got preferred school
99.3%
All primary applications across Enfield council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
94
SEN Support
42
EHC Plans
20.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Highfield Primary School has a SEN unit for autism: 10 places, 10 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
672
Total Pupils
330
Boys
342
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
30
Teachers
22.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£58,564
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,502
Per pupil
£3859k
Total funding
£192k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.9%
Overall absence
12.0%
Persistent absence
558
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
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, 81% reached the expected standard in reading and 82% did so in maths.
What is Highfield Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Highfield Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2022, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in April 2016, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Highfield Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Highfield Primary School is oversubscribed, Enfield 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 full in 2025, at 101% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Highfield Primary School?
Classes at Highfield Primary School average 28.5 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 672 pupils on roll. 19% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Highfield Primary School have specialist SEN provision?
Highfield Primary School has a SEN unit for autism: 10 places, 10 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at Highfield Primary School?
4.9% of sessions were missed at Highfield Primary School in 2024/25. 12% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Highfield Primary School?
Apply through Enfield'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 4 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Highfield Primary School: Kalo Sport Camp Winchmore School (160m away, registered, not yet graded), Time for change kids (460m away, registered, not yet graded) and Creative Scholars LTD (550m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Highfield Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 40 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 6 serious and 33 slight. 7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise. 7 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 Enfield is 60 (the median across 108 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Highfield Primary School?
Highfield Primary School is at Highfield Road, London, N21 3HE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)