The Highfield School

A foundation school school in Hertfordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Highfield School.

Letchworth Garden City, SG63QA Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for Ofsted inspection outcome

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
45.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: -0.41
English & Maths grade 4+ %
48.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 49.1%
Continue in education or training
64.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 70.0%
Sustained employment
39.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 17.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
Not published
Raw: No data published

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

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Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Highfield
Letchworth Garden City, SG63QA

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
117537
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Highfield, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3QA
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Closed
Capacity
1,068 pupils
Setting
(England/Wales) Urban city and town
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
70.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
17.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
6.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
5.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
67%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
64 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
6.0%

Key Performance Indicators

Education Continuation:
70.0 (+13.9 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Health Studies (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★★★
(6 students)
Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★★★★
(7 students)
English Language (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
Sociology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(10 students)
History (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(9 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

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