Highfields School

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Matlock, DE45NA Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
55.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.05
English & Maths grade 4+ %
60.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 71.4%
Continue in education or training
69.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 75.0%
Sustained employment
37.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 16.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
26 September 2012
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Upper Lumsdale
Matlock, DE45NA
Phone
1629581888
Website
highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
148299
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Upper Lumsdale, Matlock, DE4 5NA
Website
http://www.highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
EAST MIDLANDS EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
1,394 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,321
Free School Meals
23.5% (310 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.8% (24 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
20.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
75.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
16.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
6.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
1.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
74%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
100 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
6.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
71.4 (+19.4 vs average)
Education Continuation:
75.0 (+18.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
45.6 (+6.1 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
82 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
165
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,321 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Mathematical Studies (Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3)
★★★★★
(6 students)
Geography (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(19 students)
Business Studies (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★ ★★
(13 students)
Geology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(10 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Be the best you can"

Inclusion, fairness and equality Respect and tolerance Celebration of achievement Personal reflection, honesty and mutual trust Care for our environment

Head Teacher's Message

Andrew Marsh, Headteacher, describes Highfields as an inclusive, happy community that values every individual and inspires students to achieve their full potential, with the motto 'Be the best you can' and a focus on ambition and continuous improvement.

Curriculum Highlights

Core Purpose: to be an inclusive, happy community that values every individual and inspires them to achieve their full potential Curriculum Intent: a curriculum which engages and inspires so that all students enjoy a great education The curriculum is the sum of the whole student experience beyond qualifications The Highfields curriculum is designed to engage and challenge all students to achieve their fabulous potential The 5 R’s: responsible, resilient, reasoning, reflective and resourceful Key Stage 3 Curriculum Guide Key Stage 4 Curriculum Guide School Music Development Plan Curriculum Benchmarks Subjects include Art, Computing, Dance, Design & Technology, Drama, English, Food Technology, Geography, History, Maths, Modern Foreign Languages, Music, PE, PRS, PSHE, Science

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