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Highlands School
148 Worlds End Lane, London, N21 1QQ, Enfield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
92.2 / 100
Top 8%
Better than 92% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,650
Capacity
1,589
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score placing it better than 92% of schools, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 55.5 and 80% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parental satisfaction is high, with 90% recommending the school, and a notable 84% of pupils progress to university, including 34% to top-third institutions.
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Last inspected: 5 November 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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. | 55.5 | Top 14% 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%. | 80% | Top 17% 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%. | 65% | Top 13% 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%. | 88% | Top 10% 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%. | 53% | Top 10% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 84% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 34% | Top 20% |
Based on 149 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (409 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of subjects
96%
My child feels safe
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
Behaviour is good
92%
I'd recommend this school
90%
My child is happy
90%
School has high expectations
88%
My child makes good progress
86%
Progress is communicated
85%
School keeps me informed
82%
School supports development
77%
School responds to concerns
55%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British32.4%
White Other27.6%
Mixed Other7.0%
Black African5.6%
Other4.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Asian Other2.3%
Black Caribbean2.3%
Asian Indian2.2%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Black Other1.1%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
White Irish0.7%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Location
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51.64872, -0.10816 · N21 1QQ
School details
Local authorityEnfield
RegionLondon
URN132256
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Highlands School rated by Ofsted?
Highlands School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 November 2024.
Is Highlands School a good school?
Highlands School scores 92.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 8% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Highlands School?
Based on 409 Ofsted Parent View responses, Highlands School receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Highlands School in GCSEs?
Highlands School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 55.5. 80% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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