What is Highfields Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Highfields Primary School was judged Outstanding at its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 16/11/2022. (Ofsted stopped giving state schools a single overall grade in September 2024.)

Is Highfields Primary School a primary or secondary school?

Highfields Primary School is a primary school in Manningtree, for ages 4–11.

Where is Highfields Primary School?

Highfields Primary School is in Manningtree, CO11 2BN (Essex local authority).

How many pupils attend Highfields Primary School?

Highfields Primary School has around 320 pupils on roll.

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Highfields Primary School

Outstandinggraded 16/11/2022Ages 4–11320 pupilsDoes not apply

Manningtree, CO11 2BN

Essex

Highfields Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Manningtree, within the Essex local authority. The school has around 320 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 16/11/2022, Highfields Primary School was judged Outstanding. Families comparing primary schools in Manningtree can view Highfields Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Manningtree (CO11 2BN), Highfields Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Attendance & staffing

Attendance95.4%England avg 94.5%

Pupils per teacher21.1England avg 20.9

Persistent absence

Teachers with QTS

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake

Free school meals6.3%England avg 24.0%

English not first language1.6%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2

Expected standard (RWM)-50%England avg -22%