Highfields School
About Highfields School
Highfields School is a large mixed secondary and sixth form in Derbyshire Dales, part of the Derbyshire local authority. Among the 46 state secondary schools in the county, it sits in a competitive local landscape where St Mary's Catholic High School, The Ecclesbourne School, and Brookfield Community School are the top-ranked peers. The school has undergone a significant turnaround since its last graded inspection in 2012, when it was rated Inadequate overall. In its most recent ungraded inspection in January 2025, Ofsted confirmed that standards are maintained, and the school now holds a Good rating for overall effectiveness, leadership and management, and sixth form provision. Headteacher Andrew Marsh leads a school of 1,295 pupils aged 11 to 18, with no religious character. The school offers a broad range of facilities including a swimming pool, astro turf, sports hall, science labs, and a chapel, alongside clubs such as the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, debate, and orchestra.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Jan 2025Latest monitoring visit (8 Jan 2025): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 22 Oct 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
15Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
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