Highlands Primary School
#137 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#911 of 15,697 nationally
About Highlands Primary School
Highlands Primary School is a local authority primary located in Ilford, in the Redbridge local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 676 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 89.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of primary schools in England and 137th of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (95th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (69th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 676; capacity filled 107.3%.
There are 49 schools in Ilford; Highlands Primary School ranks 3rd of 44 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)87%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)21%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)13.8%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Highlands Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 676
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 13.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 107.3%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 87%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 21%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Highlands Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Cranbrook Primary School
Ilford · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
786 students · 399 m away
Apex Secondary School for Girls
Ilford · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
33 students · 748 m away
Apex Secondary School for Boys
Ilford · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
39 students · 748 m away
Apex Primary School
Ilford · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
109 students · 875 m away
Read Academy Education
Ilford · Independent all-through · Ages 3–16
280 students · 955 m away
Valentines High School
Ilford · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,357 students · 1.1 km away
The Ursuline Academy Ilford
Ilford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
743 students · 1.1 km away
Aldersbrook Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
667 students · 1.5 km away
Beehive Preparatory School
Ilford · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
44 students · 1.5 km away
Christchurch Primary School
Ilford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
1,084 students · 1.5 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Penwortham Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
675 students
St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Romford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
675 students
Chadwell Primary School
Romford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
675 students
Little Ealing Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
674 students
Wimbledon Chase Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
678 students
Devonshire Primary School
Sutton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
678 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Highlands Primary School a good school?
Highlands Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 89.1 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England) and ranks #137 of 1,720 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Highlands Primary School rank in London?
Highlands Primary School ranks #137 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #911 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Highlands Primary School?
Highlands Primary School had 676 students in 2025.
Is Highlands Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Highlands Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Highlands Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Highlands Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.