Highfield Community Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Highfield Community Primary School
Address: Blacon Point Road, Blacon
Town/City: Chester
County: Cheshire
Postcode: CH1 5LD
Telephone Number: 01244 259650
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Nicola Dowling
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 218 (54% boys & 46% girls)
Enrollment: 104% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 24%

Location and administration

URN: 131421
DfE Number: 896/2727
UKPRN: 10078068
UPRN: 10012217094
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Cheshire West and Chester (E06000050)
Constituency: Chester North and Neston (E14001163)
Electoral Ward: Blacon (E05012209)

Easting & Northing: 338550E, 367681N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 12' 11.78" N 2° 55' 16.63" W
Plus Code: 9C5V633H+8F

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Lee Challinor - Governor. Appointed on 23 September 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 11 May 2026.
  • Ms Geraldine Chard - Governor. Appointed on 23 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 22 September 2028.
  • Ms Nicola Dowling - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2010 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Tapan Goswami - Governor. Appointed on 21 March 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 March 2030.
  • Mrs Lynsey Green - Governor. Appointed on 26 March 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 March 2030.
  • Mr Michael Harle - Governor. Appointed on 12 December 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 December 2026.
  • Mr Michael Harle - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 15 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 September 2026.
  • Mrs Sophie Kaye - Governor. Appointed on 15 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 September 2029.
  • Mr James Kirkby - Governor. Appointed on 8 July 2024 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 7 July 2028.
  • Ms Beth McJury - Governor. Appointed on 14 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 July 2029.
  • Mr Louis Rowland - Governor. Appointed on 23 September 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 22 September 2028.
  • Mrs Lindsey Trafford-Haigh - Governor. Appointed on 9 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 December 2028.