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Highfield Academy
Fordfield Road, Ford Estate, SR4 0DA
Academy converter for ages 2–11 in Ford Estate. Mixed intake.
Highfield Academy is a mixed primary academy in Sunderland for children aged 2 to 11, with nursery classes. Ofsted rated the school Good at its last full inspection (May 2013).
At Key Stage 2, 82% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, with 26% reaching the higher standard.
The school says it became part of Iris Learning Trust in 2018 and uses house names linked to local history and heritage.
Ages 2–11 · Primary
446 pupils · On roll
Academy converter · Mixed