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Highfield Infants' School
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Highfield Infants' School
- Primary
- Bromley BR2 0RX
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: A consistent approach to phonics helps pupils progress rapidly in reading skills.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is cohesive, well-planned, and deeply engaging, with strong cross-subject links.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils excel in reading and maths, developing reasoning skills and applying knowledge across contexts.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers target pupils with precision and provide instant feedback to support those falling behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour in lessons and around the school is excellent; pupils are highly motivated to learn.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND achieve the same end points as peers, supported well by teachers in lessons.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff do not tolerate bullying and ensure it stops; the environment is secure and well-supervised.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The personal, social, and health education program is a strength, reinforcing safety and emotional understanding.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very positive about the school and their children's progress.
Parental Involvement: Leaders have developed a bespoke home learning program linked to pupils' interests, involving parents actively.
Extracurricular Activities: Teachers signpost parents to clubs for pupils with exceptional talents in areas such as music and sports.
Outdoor Facilities: The outdoor 'Rainbow Area' is spacious, featuring a mud kitchen, bug hotels, and sensory play zones.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers engage pupils through skilled questioning and hands-on demonstrations.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching helps pupils recap and retain crucial information, leading to measurable progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers' effectiveness is supported through professional development and manageable workloads.
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Highfield Infants' School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 269 students from age 5-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 28 : 1.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcome to our welcoming school located in the centre of the Shortlands neighbourhood. Love School Life is our school's motto, and we want everyone who belongs to the Highfield community鈥攃hildren, parents, carers, friends, and staff鈥攖o embrace it. By working together we achieve the best outcomes for our children and are extremely proud of our achievements whether academic or those which are focused on developing key life skills. Our extensive, well-rounded, and comprehensive curriculum is complemented with outdoor, active, and global learning. We place a strong emphasis on a child's overall growth so that they are prepared for the next phase of their educational journey. We collaborate closely with Highfield Junior School, sharing knowledge to give our kids the finest education possible. We work to ensure that every child meets their potential through our core values; Respect, Creativity, Inclusivity, Responsibility, Determination and Confidence. We hope you enjoy exploring our website, which provides you a taste of all we do. There is information available for both adults and children. Please do not hesitate to contact the school office if you have any more queries.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 5-7 | 7-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 28.3 | 22.7 | 21.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | 108 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | - | 109 | 107 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 27th Aug 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
28 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Highfield Infants' School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1