Highfield Primary School
Community primary school in Manchester (Trafford).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
C onsideration A spiration R esponsibility E njoyment Our motto at Highfield is C.A.R.E. and underpins our vision and what we believe is important: An inclusive school where we are all valued and learn in a caring environment. We are c onsiderate of others feelings; we are thoughtful, kind and helpful; we show respect for our diverse community and for different points of view .
An a spirational school with high expectations of ourselves and others. We have a growth mindset, showing resilience and learning from our mistakes; we are problem solvers and critical thinkers who know our goals and targets and always aspire to be our best.
A school where we all take r esponsibility for our learning and behaviour and strive to be Ready, Respectful and Safe to become independent, self-disciplined and resilient individuals.
A happy school where e njoyment in learning, having fun and being part of the Highfield family helps us become confident and enthusiastic learners and sets us on the path to a lifelong process of learning.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
6 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Computing
- Cross Country
- Football
- Stem
- Zones of Regulation
- Forest School
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
- School Games MarkSport
Key facts
- URN
- 106329
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Trafford
- Constituency
- Stretford and Urmston
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (8 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Michelle Adams | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Helen Frances Priestman | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Michelle Renshaw | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Amy Armiger | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Andrew Bradley | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr John Schofield | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Lucy Mallinson | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Sandra Mattison | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Hazel Brady Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Michelle Renshaw Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 1 November 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record