The Highfield School

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

Letchworth Garden City, SG63QA Ofsted: Good 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 Progress 8 score, English & Maths grade 4+ %, Continue in education or training, Sustained employment

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
Not published
Raw: No data published
English & Maths grade 4+ %
Not published
Raw: No data published
Continue in education or training
Not published
Raw: No data published
Sustained employment
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Good

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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
17 May 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Highfield
Letchworth Garden City, SG63QA
Phone
1462620500
Website
highfield.herts.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
150217
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Highfield, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3QA
Website
http://www.highfield.herts.sch.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Opened
01-01-2024
Trust/MAT
SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
1,068 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
998
Free School Meals
27.6% (275 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.2% (32 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.7%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
30.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
62 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
125
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
998 pupils
11-18

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Caring - Respectful - Determined"

Caring Respectful Determined

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Headteacher Lucy Miles describing the school's ambition, high standards, and focus on values and a broad, balanced curriculum.

Curriculum Highlights

Curriculum emphasises English, Maths, Science, Humanities and Languages Balanced with the arts and creativity Curriculum described as innovative and relevant

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