The Highfield School
URN: 117537 • Letchworth Garden City SG6 3QA
Overview
- Name
- The Highfield School
- URN
- 117537
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lucy Miles (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Highfield, Letchworth Garden City SG6 3QA
Summary
The Highfield School, located in Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, is a mixed foundation secondary school with a current enrollment of 987 students and a capacity of 1,068. The school prides itself on fostering a culture of high expectations and support, encouraging all students to achieve their full potential academically and personally. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its values of being Caring, Respectful, and Determined.
The curriculum at The Highfield School is designed to challenge students while providing the necessary support to help them succeed. The school has a strong reputation for both academic excellence and pastoral care, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future endeavors. Extracurricular activities, including workshops and competitions, further enhance the learning experience and promote personal development.
Community engagement is a key aspect of The Highfield School, with opportunities for parents to get involved in various initiatives, such as sharing professional experiences with students. The school also hosts events like a Careers Fair, allowing students to explore diverse career paths and gain insights into different professions.
The curriculum at The Highfield School is designed to challenge students while providing the necessary support to help them succeed. The school has a strong reputation for both academic excellence and pastoral care, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future endeavors. Extracurricular activities, including workshops and competitions, further enhance the learning experience and promote personal development.
Community engagement is a key aspect of The Highfield School, with opportunities for parents to get involved in various initiatives, such as sharing professional experiences with students. The school also hosts events like a Careers Fair, allowing students to explore diverse career paths and gain insights into different professions.
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Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1068
- Pupils
- 987
- Boys
- 466
- Girls
- 521
- FSM %
- 25.00
- Open date
- Close date
- 2023-12-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-05-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 987 | 466 | 521 | 1068 | 25.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 987 | 466 | 521 | 1068 | 25.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 974 | 457 | 517 | 1068 | 22.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 974 | 457 | 517 | 1068 | 22.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 963 | 449 | 514 | 1068 | 20.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 962 | 468 | 494 | 1068 | 16.60 |
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