Highfield Priory School, Preston
Highfield Priory School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Preston. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in October 2023.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Highfield Priory School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Highfield Priory School are St Pius X Preparatory School (2.1 miles), Abrar Academy (2.1 miles), Imam Muhammad Zakariya School (2.6 miles) and Ashbridge Independent School (5 miles).
St Pius X Preparatory SchoolAbrar AcademyImam Muhammad Zakariya SchoolAshbridge Independent School
Who goes there
In 2026, 15 pupils (8.2%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Preston Rail Station, about 2.8 miles away in a straight line.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Fulwood Row (opposite), 150 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 186 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Lancashire (109), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
17 October 2023
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
25 June 2019
Regulatory Compliance
21 June 2016
Intermediate (EYFS)
30 April 2013
Standard
1 January 2010
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£12,707 to £12,915
depending on year group
| Main School – Annually | £12,707 a year |
| Main School – Termly | £12,915 a year |
From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Lancashire - 10 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 3 nearby schools
Keep up with Highfield Priory School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 38
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 8
- Children hurt
- 9
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 38 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 30 slight.
9 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 6 in a vehicle or otherwise.
6 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 Lancashire is 12 (the median across 707 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
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
67%
Available places
182 pupils
271 places
89 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Preston
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Preston
Across Lancashire council
Places available
14,702
Applications
13,782
Got 1st preference
87.1%
Got preferred school
97.2%
All secondary applications across Lancashire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
15
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
8.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
182
Total Pupils
94
Boys
88
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about Highfield Priory School
When was Highfield Priory School last inspected?
Highfield Priory School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in October 2023.
How many pupils go to Highfield Priory School?
Highfield Priory School has around 182 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Highfield Priory School?
Highfield Priory School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Highfield Priory School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 38 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 30 slight. 9 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 6 in a vehicle or otherwise. 6 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 Lancashire is 12 (the median across 707 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Highfield Priory School?
Highfield Priory School is at Fulwood Row, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 5RW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)