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Highfields School
Upper Lumsdale, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5NA, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
60.5 / 100
Top 40%
Better than 61% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,295
Capacity
1,394
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a solid GCSE Attainment 8 score of 47.0, this secondary school demonstrates commendable academic performance, particularly with 68% of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 85% expressing happiness with the school, although the EBacc entry rate of 41% suggests room for improvement in broader curriculum engagement. Additionally, 76% of students progress to university, with 37% attending top-third institutions, indicating strong post-secondary outcomes.
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Last inspected: 26 September 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 47.0 | Top 43% 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%. | 68% | Top 44% 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%. | 43% | Bottom 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%. | 41% | Top 42% 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%. | 26% | Top 42% 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%. | 76% | 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%. | 37% | Top 20% |
Based on 97 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (183 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
My child feels safe
93%
Good range of subjects
92%
My child is happy
89%
My child makes good progress
89%
School has high expectations
87%
Behaviour is good
86%
I'd recommend this school
85%
Progress is communicated
83%
School supports development
78%
School keeps me informed
74%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.9%
White Other2.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed Other0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Other0.2%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Black African0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.14679, -1.53571 · DE4 5NA
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN148299
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Highfields School rated by Ofsted?
Highfields School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 September 2012.
Is Highfields School a good school?
Highfields School scores 60.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 40% 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 Highfields School?
Based on 183 Ofsted Parent View responses, Highfields School receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Highfields School in GCSEs?
Highfields School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.0. 68% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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