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Highbury Fields School
Highbury Hill, London, N5 1AR, Islington
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
90.9 / 100
Top 9%
Better than 91% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
729
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
69%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 11% nationally. The percentage of students attaining grade 4 or higher in English and Maths stands at 81%, with 62% achieving grade 5 or above. Parents can be confident in the school's ability to provide a high-quality education, supported by a strong overall satisfaction in the community.
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Last inspected: 4 October 2016Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 57.4 | Top 11% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 81% | Top 15% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 62% | Top 16% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 49% | Top 20% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 40% | Top 20% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African21.0%
White British16.6%
White Other15.4%
Other13.4%
Mixed Other11.1%
Asian Bangladeshi9.7%
Black Caribbean3.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Black Other1.1%
Asian Other0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Indian0.3%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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51.55280, -0.10153 · N5 1AR
School details
Local authorityIslington
RegionLondon
URN100455
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Highbury Fields School rated by Ofsted?
Highbury Fields School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 October 2016.
Is Highbury Fields School a good school?
Highbury Fields School scores 90.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 9% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Highbury Fields School in GCSEs?
Highbury Fields School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 57.4. 81% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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