The Highfield School
The Highfield School is a secondary school (Academy converter), ages 11–18, in Letchworth Garden City, SG6, in the Hertfordshire council area. It has 937 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (17 May 2023): Good. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Good — inspected 17 May 2023.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Overall effectiveness | Good |
Quality of education | Good |
Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
Personal development | Good |
Leadership and management | Good |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Sixth form | Good |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | -0.41 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 41.7 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 40.4 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 171 | 2024/25 |
A level average point score per entry | 32.44 | 2024/25 |
A level average grade per entry | C+ | 2024/25 |
A level students | 74 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 937 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 24.9% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 9% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 25.56% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 3.48% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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