Highlands School
URN: 132256 • London N21 1QQ
Overview
- Name
- Highlands School
- URN
- 132256
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 78.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Vincent McInerney (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02083701100
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 148 Worlds End Lane, London N21 1QQ
Summary
Highlands School is a mixed community secondary school located in Enfield, London, serving approximately 1,650 students. Established in 2000, the school is known for its modern facilities and commitment to providing a high-quality education. It has received an ‘Outstanding’ rating from Ofsted across all categories, reflecting its strong focus on academic achievement, student behaviour, and personal development.
The school promotes a broad and challenging curriculum designed to prepare students for further education and the workforce. In addition to academic excellence, Highlands School places significant emphasis on extracurricular activities, including the performing arts, sports, and various trips, such as those to Zambia and New York. The school values determination, aspiration, respect, and equality, fostering an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and encourages students to develop good character and behaviour.
Highlands School is dedicated to supporting each student’s individual needs and aspirations, ensuring that all pupils have access to opportunities that enhance their learning experience. The thriving sixth form attracts nearly 200 students annually, further demonstrating the school’s strong reputation within the local community.
The school promotes a broad and challenging curriculum designed to prepare students for further education and the workforce. In addition to academic excellence, Highlands School places significant emphasis on extracurricular activities, including the performing arts, sports, and various trips, such as those to Zambia and New York. The school values determination, aspiration, respect, and equality, fostering an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and encourages students to develop good character and behaviour.
Highlands School is dedicated to supporting each student’s individual needs and aspirations, ensuring that all pupils have access to opportunities that enhance their learning experience. The thriving sixth form attracts nearly 200 students annually, further demonstrating the school’s strong reputation within the local community.
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- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) (sen)
- Student absence (sen)
- Student absence (sen)
- Year 9 student Michael had the unforgettable honour of being chosen as a mascot for Tottenham Hotspur in their Carabao Cup match against Doncaster Rovers. An avid Spurs fan, Michael was thrilled to meet the players, walk out onto the pitch, and even have (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- News and events (calendar)
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
- Enfield
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1589
- Pupils
- 1650
- Boys
- 829
- Girls
- 821
- FSM %
- 17.10
- Open date
- 2000-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2014-03-07
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1650 | 829 | 821 | 1589 | 17.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1599 | 807 | 792 | 1589 | 15.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1561 | 802 | 759 | 1589 | 12.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1561 | 802 | 759 | 1589 | 12.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1558 | 804 | 754 | 1589 | 11.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1531 | 757 | 774 | 1589 | 10.00 |
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