Highfields School
School summary
With just over a hundred pupils across an age range that begins at two and runs to eleven, Highfields School in Newark offers something deliberately small in scale. This independent, co-educational setting has no religious affiliation and takes no boarders, focusing instead on day pupils through the early years and primary stage. Its compact size means a tightly knit community where staff can know each child well. The school is led by headteacher Mrs Sarah Lyons.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 14 November 2023
Teaching & academics
The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded Highfields its top grade of "excellent" at inspection, a rating that speaks to the quality of pupils' achievement and progress. With a roll of around 107, class sizes are likely to be modest, allowing close attention to each child as they move through the primary years.
Head · Mrs Sarah Lyons
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
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A small independent school where an ISI judgement of "excellent" reflects strong academic standards and personal development in equal measure. Well suited to families wanting an intimate setting for the early and primary years.
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Highfields School 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.