Highfield Ely Academy

Highfield Friends and Parents Association Fundraiser

The Highfield Friends and Parents Association (HFPA) is a registered charity, whose purpose is to raise funds to support the pupils at Highfield Academy in Ely, both in terms of their education, personal development and wellbeing. The Committee is made up of just 8 Parents. Highfield is a local Special Educational Needs School covering Ely …

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GVL Great Little Giveaway: Muddy Boots – Highfields, Ely

Students and staff at our local Special school – Highfield Ely Academy, were thrilled to receive £100 from Good Vibes Local CIC. The donation went towards buying a hand-washing sink at their on-site farm, Muddy Boots Farm. The farm houses four goats, five chickens, three rabbits, two Guinea pigs and has a new pond area …

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Highfield Ely Academy Fundraising for a new Pond at Muddy Boots Farm

Highfield Ely Academy is a Special School in Ely, Cambridgeshire. It has 135 learners aged between 2-25 with a very wide range of learning needs and disabilities. The creation of Muddyboots Farm began in early 2022, when the school introduced rabbits and guinea pigs. Some older students work towards qualifications in Animal Care as part …

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Local teacher wins award at inaugural celebration event for her contribution to SEND provisions

A staff member at Highfield Ely Academy celebrates her award at first-ever Warwickshire County Council Children & Families event. On Thursday 20th June, Natalie Tatum, a Department Leader at Highfield Ely Academy, was presented with an award at the Children & Families Celebration event at Shire Hall.  The awards were launched this year to celebrate …

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Highfield Ely Academy praised as a Good School in a ‘relentless cycle of improvement to achieve the very best’

In its first inspection since receiving a Good rating in 2014, Ofsted has praised Highfield Ely Academy for its clear vision, drive and unwavering determination in a strong and effective safeguarding environment.   The report states: ‘Aspirations for all pupils are high. Staff encourage pupils with their learning and provide well-targeted support. Leaders ensure that …

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