Highfield Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Bolton, North West BL4 0AP · Bolton
#846 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#7015 of 15,697 nationally
About Highfield Primary School
Highfield Primary School is a local authority primary located in Bolton, in the Bolton local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 412 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 54.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 846th of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (66th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (41th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 412; capacity filled 98.1%.
There are 127 schools in Bolton; Highfield Primary School ranks 54th of 119 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)66%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)10%
- 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%)25%
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 Highfield Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 412
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 25%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 98.1%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 66%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 10%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Highfield Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
236 students · 146 m away
St James's Church of England High School
Bolton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,053 students · 312 m away
Harper Green School
Bolton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,070 students · 646 m away
Cherry Tree Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
408 students · 714 m away
The Ferns Primary Academy
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
445 students · 719 m away
Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy
Bolton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
895 students · 851 m away
St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
357 students · 918 m away
Queensbridge Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
246 students · 1.0 km away
Dukesgate Academy
Salford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
227 students · 1.3 km away
Lord's School
Bolton · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
23 students · 1.3 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Crab Lane Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
412 students
Holland Moor Primary School
Skelmersdale · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
412 students
Holy Cross Ceva Primary School
Oldham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
412 students
St Austin's Catholic Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
411 students
St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
413 students
Devonshire Park Primary School
Birkenhead · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
413 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Highfield Primary School a good school?
Highfield Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 54.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #846 of 2,286 in North West. 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 Highfield Primary School rank in North West?
Highfield Primary School ranks #846 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #7015 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Highfield Primary School?
Highfield Primary School had 412 students in 2025.
Is Highfield Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Highfield Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Highfield Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Highfield Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.