Highfield Church of England Primary School — Primary School in Southampton

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Highfield Church of England Primary School

Southampton, SO17 1PX

316 Pupils

315 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

10.10% FSM %

173 Boys

143 Girls

About Highfield Church of England Primary School

Highfield Church of England Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 4–11 based in Southampton, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 316 pupils on roll. School capacity: 315. Current headteacher: Rosie Walford.

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 Southampton or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Voluntary aided school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Southampton
Region	South East
Administrative District	Southampton
Parliamentary Constituency	Southampton Test
Ward	Portswood
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10070418
URN	116395
Data Last Updated	21-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Dr Alan Hunt	Chair of Governors	19/01/2022	18/01/2026	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mrs Sarah Archer	Governor	28/02/2023	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Miss Katherine Bignell	Governor	29/03/2024	29/03/2028	Elected by school staff
Mrs Rachael Bond	Governor	01/01/2025	31/07/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Sarah Coe	Governor	01/07/2021	30/06/2025	Elected by parents
Ms Susan Coleman	Governor	29/07/2025	29/07/2029	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mr William Collinson	Governor	01/09/2021	01/08/2025	Appointed by LA
Mr Andrew Cross	Governor	23/09/2021	01/08/2025	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mrs Janine Finney	Governor	07/05/2021	06/05/2025	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mrs Sarah Gavin	Governor	16/07/2025	16/07/2029	Elected by parents
Mrs Lucy Heptinstall	Governor	20/11/2021	19/11/2025	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Dr Alan Hunt	Governor	19/01/2022	18/01/2026	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)