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The Highfield School

North Hertfordshire, SG6 3QASecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Progress 8
-0.41
Below average
−20+2
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#2,463
of 3,141 nationally

About The Highfield School

The Highfield School in North Hertfordshire holds a Good rating from Ofsted, but its academic outcomes tell a more nuanced story. The school’s Progress 8 score of -0.41 is classified as “Below average” nationally, meaning pupils here make less progress between Key Stage 2 and GCSE than the typical student. This places Highfield 66th out of 86 state secondary schools in Hertfordshire, and last among the seven secondaries in North Hertfordshire. The local authority average Progress 8 score is 0.18, so the school sits well below that benchmark. Its Attainment 8 score of 42.1 out of 90 also reflects a cohort that enters with lower prior attainment. Just 37.1% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths, and only 16.8% secured the EBacc at that level. At A-level, the picture is more balanced: the school’s value-added score of 0.01 is rated “Average”, and the average points per entry of 32.03 equates to a C+ grade.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHighfield, Letchworth Garden City, North Hertfordshire, SG6 3QA
HeadteacherLucy Miles
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Number of Pupils978

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Facilities

7
TheatreLibraryScience LabsICT SuitePlaying FieldsGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

Cross CountryBasketballFootballNetballSwimmingMartial ArtsRugbyRowingTennisAthletics

Clubs & Activities

NewspaperCodingArt ClubGardeningEco ClubChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:25 – 14:55

Source: highfield.herts.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Highfield School

The Highfield School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.