Open Other Primary Mixed

Highfields Academy

Cumberland Avenue, Nantwich, CW5 6HA
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Highfields Academy
Nantwich, CW5 6HA
246 Pupils
210 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
11.90% FSM %
124 Boys
122 Girls
About Highfields Academy

Highfields Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 2–11 based in Cheshire East, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 246 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Vicki Hughes.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Cheshire East or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Cheshire East
Region North West
Administrative District Cheshire East
Parliamentary Constituency Crewe and Nantwich
Ward Nantwich North and West
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor CONCORDIA MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-09-2016
UKPRN 10057530
URN 143160
Data Last Updated 24-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Sarah Matthews Chair of Local Governing Body 13/03/2018 12/03/2026 Elected by parents
Nicola Stewart Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 01/03/2022 — N/A
Jennifer Aspinall Local Governor 19/11/2015 18/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Vicki Hughes Local Governor 01/09/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Jo James Local Governor 19/11/2024 17/06/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Lynsay Lawson Local Governor 27/09/2022 26/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Maciej Pawelczuk Local Governor 04/07/2023 03/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Deb Sadler Local Governor 18/11/2025 17/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Neil Trotter Local Governor 29/03/2022 28/03/2026 Elected by parents
Paul Uttley Local Governor 24/05/2022 23/05/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Charlotte Williams Local Governor 03/03/2026 02/03/2027 Elected by school staff
Schools Nearby
Nantwich Primary Academy
0.83 km • Nantwich
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1.46 km • NANTWICH
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Willaston Primary Academy
1.63 km • Nantwich
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Reaseheath College
1.63 km • Nantwich
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Malbank School and Sixth Form College
1.66 km • Nantwich
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School
1.67 km • Nantwich
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Frequently Asked Questions
Highfields Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Nantwich, Cheshire East.
Highfields Academy has 246 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Highfields Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The Headteacher at Highfields Academy is Vicki Hughes.
Highfields Academy is at Cumberland Avenue, Nantwich, CW5 6HA, in the Cheshire East local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Highfields Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Highfields Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Vicki Hughes
Cumberland Avenue, Nantwich, CW5 6HA
01270814570
www.highfieldsacademy.co.uk
Location
CW5 6HA  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 143160
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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