SchoolScoresHighfield Middle School
Academy · Secondary, ages 9 to 13 · Mixed
Part of CHEVIOT LEARNING TRUST
Highfield Lane, Prudhoe, NE42 6EY
01661 833922 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 10 July 2018. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 6 March 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
58 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
| Statement | This school | Prudhoe | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Prudhoe. Higher than 79% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 85% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Prudhoe. Higher than 93% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Prudhoe. Higher than 84% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 78% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 21 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Prudhoe. Higher than 84% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 62% | 50% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 49 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Prudhoe. Higher than 86% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 72% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Prudhoe. Higher than 88% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93%said yes | 81% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Prudhoe figures pool parents at the Prudhoe schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
87 pupils in this year group.
55% — 3 points below the Northumberland average, and 7 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Northumberland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 55% | 58% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 6% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 66% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 70% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 72% | 70% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Northumberland. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Northumberland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools in Prudhoe. Higher than 65% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 33.5% | 24.8%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Prudhoe. Higher than 60% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.4% | 3.2%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools in Prudhoe. Higher than 92% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 22.1% | 13.1%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Prudhoe. Higher than 4% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.7% | 2.8%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Prudhoe. Lower than 83% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 6.2% | 8.7%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Prudhoe. Lower than 86% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 14.9% | 22.6%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 1st lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Prudhoe. Lower than 84% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 4.5 | 29.2 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 1st lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Prudhoe. Lower than 87% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 2.5% | 8.4% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.38% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Prudhoe. Higher than 47% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.7 | 16.5 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Prudhoe. Higher than 35% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.2 | 11.5 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Prudhoe. Higher than 4% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 4.6% | 11.8%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Prudhoe Community High School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 39% grade 5+ English and maths
- Ovingham Middle School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2024
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Highfield Middle School's Ofsted rating?
Highfield Middle School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 10 July 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 6 March 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Would parents recommend Highfield Middle School?
93% of the 58 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Highfield Middle School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 146871.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.