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The Highfield School
Highfield, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 3QA, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
4.7 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
978
Capacity
1,068
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment where it ranks in the top 72% nationally. However, only 55% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and parent satisfaction appears low, with only 18% recommending the school. The school sends 73% of its students to university, though just 13% progress to top-third institutions, indicating room for improvement in preparing students for higher education.
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Last inspected: 17 May 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & 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. | 41.7 | Bottom 28% 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%. | 55% | Bottom 23% 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%. | 40% | Bottom 41% 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%. | 23% | Bottom 39% 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%. | 17% | Bottom 39% 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%. | 73% | 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%. | 13% | Average |
Based on 62 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (11 responses)
★★★★★1.8
Good range of extra-curricular
73%
Good range of subjects
73%
My child is happy
55%
My child feels safe
46%
School keeps me informed
46%
My child makes good progress
46%
Progress is communicated
36%
School has high expectations
27%
I'd recommend this school
18%
School supports development
18%
School responds to concerns
9%
Behaviour is good
9%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British71.0%
White Other5.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.4%
Asian Indian3.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.7%
Black African2.7%
Mixed Other2.6%
Black Caribbean1.4%
Asian Other1.3%
Other1.2%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.96888, -0.24192 · SG6 3QA
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN150217
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.highfield.herts.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Highfield School rated by Ofsted?
The Highfield School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 May 2023.
Is The Highfield School a good school?
The Highfield School scores 4.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 5% 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 The Highfield School?
Based on 11 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Highfield School receives a satisfaction score of 36% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Highfield School in GCSEs?
The Highfield School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.7. 55% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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