"Pupils in Year 6 enjoy considerable success in their 11+ entry and independent school entrance examinations."
ISI Inspection Report, 2023
At Highfield, we work to ensure that each child fulfils his or her potential and takes full advantage of all the opportunities Highfield Priory has to offer. Each pupil is challenged and stretched at every opportunity with the emphasis remaining on literacy, numeracy and scientific investigation. Additionally, we seek to develop children's creative and imaginative aptitudes, whether they are in music, art, sport or the performing arts.
Children are prepared for their first choice of senior school which the majority of our children achieve. Each year, a number of children are offered scholarships including the highest available for academic performance, musical or sporting ability. A high percentage of children gain a place at Grammar School from outside the catchment area. Children at Highfield continue to aim high year on year.
| School |
Number of Year 6s sitting the exam |
Number of Year 6s passing the exam |
Pass rate |
| Lancaster Royal Grammar School | 9 | 9 | 100% |
| Lancaster Girls' Grammar School | 7 | 7 | 100% |
| Clitheroe Royal Grammar School | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| School |
Number of Year 6s sitting the exam |
Number of Year 6s passing the exam |
Pass rate |
| AKS | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Bolton Boys' School | 4 | 4 | 100% |
| Bolton Girls' School | 3 | 3 | 100% |
| Kirkham Grammar | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Westholme | 4 | 4 | 100% |
In 2023 three pupils received scholarships from their new secondary school.
8 pupils to Lancaster Royal Grammar School
5 pupils to Lancaster Girls’ Grammar School
1 pupil to Bolton Boys' School
2 pupils to Bolton Girls' School
1 pupil to Kirkham Grammar School
2 pupils to Westholme School
1 pupil to Ashton Science College
1 pupil to St Michael's, Chorley
1 pupil to Tauheedul Islamic Girls High School
| School |
Number of Year 6s sitting the exam |
Number of Year 6s passing the exam |
Pass rate |
| Lancaster Royal Grammar School | 7 | 7 | 100% |
| Lancaster Girls' Grammar School | 7 | 6 | 86% |
| Clitheroe Royal Grammar School | 3 | 1 | 33% |
| School |
Number of Year 6s sitting the exam |
Number of Year 6s passing the exam |
Pass rate |
| AKS | 3 | 3 | 100% |
| Bolton Boys' School | 6 | 6 | 100% |
| Bolton Girls' School | 3 | 3 | 100% |
| Rossall | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Stonyhurst | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Westholme | 5 | 5 | 100% |
In 2022 five pupils received scholarships from their new secondary school.
4 pupils to Lancaster Royal Grammar School
3 pupils to Lancaster Girls’ Grammar School
2 pupils to AKS Lytham
1 pupil to Bolton Boys' School
3 pupils to Bolton Girls' School
2 pupils to Rossall School
2 pupils to St. Mary's Hall, Stonyhurst
3 pupils to Westholme School
1 pupil to Eden Boys School
1 pupil to Hutton Grammar
1 pupil to Moor Park School
1 pupil to Ripley St Thomas
| School |
Number of Year 6s sitting the exam |
Number of Year 6s passing the exam |
Pass rate |
| Lancaster Royal Grammar School | 8 | 7 | 88% |
| Lancaster Girl's Grammar School | 12 | 11 | 92% |
| Clitheroe Royal Grammar School | 2 | 2 | 100% |
In 2021 five pupils received scholarships from their new secondary school.
3 pupils to Lancaster Royal Grammar School
7 pupils to Lancaster Girls’ Grammar School
1 pupil to Clitheroe Royal Grammar School
1 pupil to AKS Lytham
4 pupils to Bolton Boys' School
5 pupils to Bolton Girls' School
2 pupils to Kirkham Grammar School
1 pupil to Manchester Grammar School
1 pupil to St. Mary's Hall, Stonyhurst
1 pupil to Westholme School
1 pupil to All Hallows
1 pupil to Eden Boys
1 pupil to Hutton Grammar
2 pupils to Muslim Girls' School
The Reception children had a wonderful time visiting Smithhills farm this week! 🐄 🐖 🐑
During the visit they were able to feed the animals, watch the cows being milked, hold chicks and rabbits, stroke owls, ponies and alpacas, and even take a ride on the tractor and trailer to feed the donkeys. 🚜 🚜
The children behaved brilliantly and there were a few sleepy heads on the way home after a very busy and fun day. 😴 😄 Well done Reception, a fantastic day out!Photos from Highfield Priory School's post
3 days ago
Year 6 have been exploring the world of AI and the part it plays in the modern world during ICT this term. 💻
The class discussed the current uses of this new but rapidly evolving technology and, perhaps more importantly, how it should be used to further help the world in the future.
It was great to hear the class' ideas on how AI could help us with medical science and education. As part of the lesson, the children charted the timeline of AI and where it all began with Alan Turing in the 1940s!Photos from Highfield Priory School's post
4 days ago
