Highwood Primary School is a community school serving families in Chelmsford and the wider Essex area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

The school educates mixed pupils aged 4 to 11. It currently has 56 pupils on roll with space for 70, offering a broad curriculum across all primary year groups.

Ofsted last inspected the school on 22 November 2022, awarding it a Good rating. The report noted positive aspects of leadership, safeguarding and the school’s approach to pupil development.