Highbury Fields School
URN: 100455 • London N5 1AR
Overview
- Name
- Highbury Fields School
- URN
- 100455
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Girls
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 68.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Tim Fox (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02072881888
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Highbury Hill, London N5 1AR
Summary
Highbury Fields School is a community secondary school for girls located in Islington, London. With a current enrolment of 729 students and a capacity of 1,050, the school reflects the diverse cultural landscape of the area. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, emphasizing mutual respect and tolerance among its students.
The curriculum at Highbury Fields is designed to encourage individual talents and ambitions while promoting academic excellence. The school prides itself on developing confident young women who are prepared to engage with both local and wider society. Students are encouraged to enjoy their learning, challenge themselves, and think creatively, supported by a dedicated staff who strive to know each child personally.
Highbury Fields also offers a range of extracurricular activities, including sports, performing arts, and community engagement initiatives, which contribute to a strong sense of togetherness among students. The school's ethos is rooted in understanding and nurturing each student's potential, preparing them for future success.
The curriculum at Highbury Fields is designed to encourage individual talents and ambitions while promoting academic excellence. The school prides itself on developing confident young women who are prepared to engage with both local and wider society. Students are encouraged to enjoy their learning, challenge themselves, and think creatively, supported by a dedicated staff who strive to know each child personally.
Highbury Fields also offers a range of extracurricular activities, including sports, performing arts, and community engagement initiatives, which contribute to a strong sense of togetherness among students. The school's ethos is rooted in understanding and nurturing each student's potential, preparing them for future success.
Useful links
- Meet the Governors (governance)
- Governors (governance)
- 2023-2024 Statutory Governors Information (governance)
- Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Curriculum Booklet (download)
- Privacy Policy (download)
- Year 12 Admissions (other)
- Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Graveney School (82.7)
- Kingsdale Foundation School (82.7)
- The London Oratory School (82.7)
- Alexandra Park School (82.1)
- Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School (81.8)
Key details
- LA
- Islington
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1050
- Pupils
- 729
- Boys
- 0
- Girls
- 729
- FSM %
- 50.90
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-09-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 729 | 0 | 729 | 1050 | 50.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 747 | 0 | 747 | 1050 | 48.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 768 | 0 | 768 | 1050 | 44.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 768 | 0 | 768 | 1050 | 44.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 772 | 0 | 772 | 1050 | 41.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 762 | 0 | 762 | 1050 | 39.10 |
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