The Highfield School
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Attainment 8 of 41.7 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 41.7
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 52%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
No Progress 8 data is available for this school in the years we hold.
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Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 171 | 41.7 | — | 52.0% | 22.8% | 3.5 |
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School information
| URN | 150217 |
| Local authority | Hertfordshire |
| Region | East of England |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Lucy Miles |
| Trust | SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | SG6 3QA |
| Latest pupils | 171 |
| FSM eligible | 27.0% |
Contact and identifiers
Highfield, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 3QA
http://www.highfield.herts.sch.ukView local authority page1462620500| DfE number | 4122 |
| UKPRN | 10093457 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 2024 |
| GIAS updated | 24 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 27 Jun 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 17 May 2023 |
| Publication date | 27 Jun 2023 |