"Pupils are confident about how the school helps them to achieve academic success and prepares them for their next school, but equally they reflect upon how happy their time is at school and the importance of looking after each other."

ISI Inspection Report, 2023

Ten Reasons Why You Should Choose Highfield Priory For Your Child

1 - National Recognition

We have a long reputation of academic excellence. This is our twelfth year running in the top 30 of The Sunday Times Top 100 Preparatory Schools in England and our fifth year in the top ten. We are currently 5th= in England and 1st in the North West.

2 - Excellent Inspection

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Our fantastic 2023 Inspection showed that Highfield Priory School and Nursery met all the required standards set by the Independent Schools Inspectorate's updated framework.

3 - Secondary School Success

We 'Aim High' for our children and prepare them academically, socially, physically and emotionally for their Grammar, Independent or State Secondary School of choice. Last year, 100% of children who applied (17) were accepted by their chosen Grammar School.

4 - Teaching Methods

We have a long history and a strong sense of tradition; we do not allow government policy to cause us to deviate from giving our pupils a firm and confident grounding in Reading, Writing and Arithmetic. This is shown by our above average Year 6 NCT Results.

5 - Confidence Building

We hold a firm belief in inclusion: all children are given regular opportunities to build confidence in competitive sporting fixtures and performing on stage in front of an audience. Our principal aim is that each child is confident and comfortable in their ability to communicate, and that each child is given the opportunity to speak publicly in front of an audience. We teach them the importance of self-awareness and awareness of their audience. As they grow in confidence, our pupils become more able to speak out freely in any given situation; and to speak with clarity and judgement. This confidence enables them to flourish across all areas of the school.

6 - Mental Health and Wellbeing

In 2023, we received an ISA Award for Innovation and Excellence in Mental Health and Wellbeing. Highfield Priory understands the importance of educating our students to value and develop their mental health. We incorporate mental health education into the curriculum, allowing pupils to gain a better understanding of their emotions and coping mechanisms. We explicitly teach strategies for maintaining good mental health in all year groups. By prioritising mental health, the school enables young learners to focus better, engage actively in learning, and achieve their full potential academically.

7 - Highfield Community

The welcoming Highfield Priory community enables children to settle easily and grow in strength and confidence in a supportive environment. Pupils become more aware of the people around them and how they can be useful, kind and considerate towards others. The school promotes a culture of supporting each other through various initiatives such as peer mentoring programs and monitor systems. Older students are encouraged to support and befriend younger students, creating a sense of camaraderie and fostering positive relationships within the school community.

8 - Facilities and Staff

We have Specialist Teachers and Facilities in Science, Modern Languages, Music, ICT, Drama, Sport and Art. The school has developed its facilities to include a 3.5 acre sports field with an all-weather pitch, a multi-purpose sports hall, a library, an Art Studio, an ICT Suite, a Music Room, a Science Lab, an outdoor learning area and Forest School. We are currently constructing a brand new Early Years building.

9 - Outdoor Education

We encourage our children to develop a love and appreciation of the great outdoors through Orienteering and Team Building exercises, Forest School sessions, a Residential Trip to Shropshire and in our outdoor classroom, Highfield Haven.

10 - Extended Care and Our Extra Curricular Programme

We work hard to help our pupils to be the best that they can be, but we also work hard for their parents. We know modern life is hectic and unpredictable and we understand the importance of establishing trust and confidence as well as Extended Care to allow for the demands of the working parent. Alongside extended care, our children are able to discover and develop new talents through our extensive Extra-Curricular Activity Programme.

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Top School in the North West

5th equal in the Country

The Sunday Times 2022

The latest from Highfield Priory

We enjoyed a wonderful Musical Assembly to close the term last week! 🎻 🎹 🎷

Children from both key stages performed in front of the school and their parents with the progress that the children had made clear to hear. It was also lovely to witness the first performances from some of our pupils. 🙂

Each of the instrumental groups were represented with the music teachers on hand to support their pupils. A big well done to all the pupils involved and we look forward to our final musical assembly later on in the summer term! 🎼 🎼Photos from Highfield Priory School's post
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3 days ago

A big well done to the six pupils who took part in the Preston Schools' Cross Country this week! 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♂️

All our runners put in great performances, resulting in Highfield coming eight in both the girls' and boys' competition out of over 20 other schools!

Well done to all involved! 🙂Photos from Highfield Priory School's post
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6 days ago

A big well done to the six pupils who took part in the Preston Schools Cross Country this week! 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♂️

All our runners put in great performances, resulting in Highfield coming eight in both the girls and boys competition out of over 20 other schools!

Well done to all involved! 🙂Image attachmentImage attachment
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