Highfields Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Highfields Academy
Address: Cumberland Avenue
Town/City: Nantwich
County: Cheshire
Postcode: CW5 6HA
Telephone Number: 01270 814570
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2016
Trust: Concordia Multi Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Vicki Hughes
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 247 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 118% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 15.4%

Location and administration

URN: 143160
DfE Number: 895/2229
UKPRN: 10057530
UPRN: 100012601950
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Cheshire East (E06000049)
Constituency: Crewe and Nantwich (E14001185)
Electoral Ward: Nantwich North and West (E05008642)

Easting & Northing: 365926E, 352990N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 4' 25.27" N 2° 30' 35.64" W
Plus Code: 9C5V3FFR+F2

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Jennifer Aspinall - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 November 2015 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 November 2027.
  • Sophie Barrell - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 26 March 2030.
  • Sophie Evans - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 26 March 2030.
  • Vicki Hughes - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Lynsay Lawson - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 September 2026.
  • Sarah Matthews - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 13 March 2018 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 March 2026.
  • Maciej Pawelczuk - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 July 2027.
  • Deb Sadler - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 November 2029.
  • Nicola Stewart - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 March 2022.
  • Neil Trotter - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 March 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 28 March 2026.
  • Paul Uttley - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 May 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 May 2026.
  • Charlotte Williams - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 March 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 2 March 2027.