Highfield Infants’ and Junior Schools

Growing Together, Learning for Life

Highfield Infants' and Junior Schools are vibrant, three-form entry schools nestled in the heart of the Shortlands community. Though separate institutions, we work seamlessly together to provide children with a consistent and cohesive educational journey, guiding them from their first steps in Reception through to their final achievements in Year 6.  Sharing the same leafy, green site under the leadership of one Headteacher, we combine our resources, expertise, and vision to ensure every child benefits from the best possible education. At Highfield, the transition from Infants to Juniors is seamless, with all children automatically securing a place at Highfield Junior School.

Our schools are known for their warm and welcoming atmosphere, where happiness and positivity are at the heart of everything we do. We are deeply committed to nurturing the whole child - emotionally, socially, and academically - by fostering strong partnerships with families and engaging actively with our local community. Through our broad and balanced curriculum and a wide variety of extra-curricular clubs and enriching activities, children are encouraged to take ownership of their learning and immerse themselves in every aspect of school life.

Our pupils learn the values of respect, tolerance, and understanding, embracing the diverse world around them. We teach children to appreciate and value differences in faith, culture, and perspective while upholding the shared principles of fairness and equality that unite us all. At Highfield, children are prepared not just for the next stage of their education, but for their role as compassionate, thoughtful citizens of the world.