SchoolScoresHighfields Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of CONCORDIA MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Cumberland Avenue, Nantwich, CW5 6HA
01270 814570 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 22 April 2015. 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 |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 9 October 2024: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
50 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Nantwich comparisons use the 7 of its 15 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 8 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Nantwich | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 7th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nantwich. Higher than 11% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 7th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nantwich. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 7th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nantwich. Higher than 22% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 91% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 13 parents whose child had been bullied 2nd highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nantwich. Higher than 67% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 62% | 58% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 40 parents who had raised a concern 6th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nantwich. Higher than 12% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 65% | 79% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 11 parents of children with SEND 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nantwich. Higher than 0% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 18% | 44% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 7th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nantwich. Higher than 4% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 62%said yes | 85% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 20%). 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. Nantwich figures pool parents at the Nantwich 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
29 pupils in this year group.
69% — 4 points above the Cheshire East average, and 7 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cheshire East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 69% | 65% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 83% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 72% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 90% | 77% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 105 | 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 Cheshire East. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 22 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 22 |
| Of those, offered a place | 22 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 48 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Cheshire East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 6th highest of 14 state primary schools in Nantwich. Higher than 24% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.2% | 16.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 5th highest of 14 state primary schools in Nantwich. Higher than 79% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 4.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 14th highest of 14 state primary schools in Nantwich. Higher than 3% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.3% | 12.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 9th highest of 14 state primary schools in Nantwich. Higher than 13% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.6% | 11.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 14 state primary schools in Nantwich. Lower than 93% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.4% | 4.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 4th lowest of 14 state primary schools in Nantwich. Lower than 87% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.7% | 9.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 14 state primary schools in Nantwich. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 1.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 14 state primary schools in Nantwich. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 14 state primary schools in Nantwich. Higher than 94% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 25.6 | 21.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 9th highest of 14 state primary schools in Nantwich. Higher than 57% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.1 | 11.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 14 state primary schools in Nantwich. Higher than 98% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 46.5% | 12.1%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary 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 primary schools
- Nantwich Primary Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kingsbourne Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected
- Pear Tree Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Willaston Primary Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Anne's Catholic Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Millfields Primary Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Weaver Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wistaston Church Lane Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stapeley Broad Lane CofE Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Acton CofE Primary Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 84% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Highfields Academy's Ofsted rating?
Highfields Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 22 April 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 9 October 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Highfields Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 7 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Highfields Academy?
62% of the 50 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Highfields Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Highfields Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 22 families put Highfields Academy as their first choice for 22 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 22 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 143160.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.