Highfield Academy Catchment Area
Highfield Academy is a academy converter primary school in Sunderland , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 446 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2–11
Age range
446
Pupils
420
Capacity
106%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2013
Highfield Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Highfield Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Sunderland. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Sunderland before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Sunderland catchment area documents →Highfield Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Fordfield Road, Ford Estate, Sunderland, SR4 0DA
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–11 years
- Free school meals
- 50.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 144219
Other Primary Schools in Sunderland
If Highfield Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Sunderland are the next closest alternatives.
Marsden Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SR6 7HJ
Barnes Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · SR4 7QF
Broadway Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · SR4 8NW
Grangetown Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SR2 8PX
Fulwell Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · SR6 9EE
Grange Park Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SR5 1EA
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Frequently Asked Questions — Highfield Academy
Is Highfield Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Highfield Academy currently has 446 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Highfield Academy? ▾
Admission to Highfield Academy is managed by Sunderland. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Highfield Academy cover? ▾
Highfield Academy is a primary school in Sunderland, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Highfield Academy? ▾
Highfield Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.