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Headteacher's Welcome

We are privileged to welcome you to our website. We are a happy learning community near the centre of Leicester, in the Highfields area. The positive, warm, welcoming atmosphere, support from the community and constant drive for improvement makes Highfields Primary School a very special place.

At Highfields Primary School, we believe that every child is unique and has the potential to achieve great things. Our skilled, dedicated and passionate team are committed to unlocking your child's full potential and helping them develop into confident, independent, and well-rounded individuals whilst providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment for them to thrive in.

Our school prides itself on its inclusive and diverse community, where every child is valued and respected. We have a strong focus on promoting our school values, which we believe are essential for your child's personal and academic growth.

Our children develop high expectations of themselves to become responsible citizens who have respect for others. There is a continuous focus on developing confidence, resilience, and independence so that children leave Highfields ready to face the challenges that life brings.

All our decisions, from the strategic to teaching and learning, are made to fulfil our vision to equip our children with the tools they need to prosper in life and succeed beyond the expected.

Throughout the website, you can find out more about our fantastic work and other useful information about our school.

Mr E. Rowe

Headteacher

Information


Updated Penalty Notice Information

The wording in relation to 4 day Penalty Notices has been updated to make it clear that the fifth day can be anywhere in the 5 day period.

Consecutive days of term time leave

Penalty Notice fines will be issued for:

  • term time leave of 5 or more consecutive days
  • 4 days where the absence immediately precedes/includes a 5th day which is a school closure day (e.g. school holiday / INSET / enforced closure) or
  • any form of absence
  • fewer days where this has happened before

Upcoming Assemblies


Friday 7th November Happy Book Assembly

Friday 14th November Kindness Day (Children in Need) Assembly

Friday 21st November Miss Mohamoud (Y4) Class Assembly

Friday 5th December Mrs Grant (Y2) Class Assembly

Friday 12th December Christmas Assembly Miss Cayless & Mrs Gogna (Y1)

Monday 15th December Attendance Assembly

Friday 19th December Gold Awards Assembly

All Assemblies start at 8:45am unless stated otherwise.

Christmas Holiday Monday 22nd December 2025 – Tuesday 6th January 2026 24th October

Vision and Values

...Succeed Beyond the Expected.

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Pupils collaborating

Collaboration

We nurture healthy relationships by working well with others to develop our social skills and become adept communicators.

Boy on play equipment

Perseverance

We stay determined and persist to overcome difficulties and solve problems by using the different strategies at hand to us.

Smiling pupil

Positive

We remain positive that good things will happen and when things go wrong, it will not be forever.

Girl on climbing frame

Resilience

We work hard, do not give up, put in full effort and have patience and stamina. We are self-motivated and have a growth mindset. We have a sense of pride and build self-esteem and confidence.

Two boys playing

Respect

We respect ourselves and understand that we are free to do what is right. We are supportive, fully inclusive and respectful of others and their differences.





Chair of Governors: Mr N. Allsopp

Headteacher: Mr E. Rowe

SENCO: Mrs A. Hubber