"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
A big "thank you" to class 6HM, who entertained us last Friday with a very colourful BBC Children in Need Assembly!
Highlighting why this is such an important event nationwide, the pupils explained how the charity helps children in our area. They also took a look at some of the difficulties we can face in our daily lives and how lucky we are that we have our families, friends and teachers to help us overcome these obstacles.
It was wonderful to see everyone dressed up in their imaginative outfits and the school was filled with colour and fun all day!
Thank you to Mrs Haythornthwaite and Ms. Macklam for organising such an important assembly and well done to all our children, parents and staff for supporting Children in Need! 🙂 🙂
Highfield Priory - Children in Need Assembly 2024
Highfield Priory - Children in Need Assembly 2024
15 hours ago
We had a fun pj day in Pre-School last week as we celebrated @BBC Children in Need!
As well as dressing up, we also enjoyed painting some colourful Pudseys as we learnt about this important charity and the work it does supporting less-fortunate young people.Photos from Highfield Priory School and Nursery's post
18 hours ago
