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Highams Park School
34 Handsworth Avenue, Highams Park, London, Essex, E4 9PJ, Waltham Forest
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
52.6 / 100
Top 47%
Better than 53% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,547
Capacity
1,700
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong emphasis on academic achievement, this secondary school boasts a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 47.5, placing it in the top 41% of schools nationally. A commendable 67% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 77% progress to university, including 31% to top-third institutions. However, the school may benefit from further improvements in its EBacc entry rate, currently at 51%.
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Last inspected: 22 May 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 47.5 | Top 41% 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%. | 67% | Top 48% 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%. | 45% | Top 48% 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%. | 51% | Top 24% 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%. | 36% | Top 24% 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%. | 77% | 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%. | 31% | Top 20% |
Based on 184 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British26.4%
White Other20.6%
Asian Pakistani10.2%
Black African6.0%
Mixed Other5.9%
Asian Other5.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.3%
Black Caribbean4.3%
Other3.8%
Mixed W+Asian3.2%
Black Other2.5%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Asian Indian1.6%
Asian Bangladeshi1.6%
White Irish0.8%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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51.60847, 0.00293 · E4 9PJ
School details
Local authorityWaltham Forest
RegionLondon
URN137558
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.highamsparkschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Highams Park School rated by Ofsted?
Highams Park School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 May 2024.
Is Highams Park School a good school?
Highams Park School scores 52.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 47% 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 Highams Park School in GCSEs?
Highams Park School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.5. 67% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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