Highams Park School

URN: 137558 • London E4 9PJ

Overview

Name
Highams Park School
URN
137558
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
HIGHAMS PARK ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
67.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Nigel Armsby (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
02085274051
Website
Visit
Address
34 Handsworth Avenue, London E4 9PJ

Summary

Highams Park School is a mixed 11-18 comprehensive academy located in Waltham Forest, London, with a current enrolment of 1,547 students. The school operates under a Single Academy Trust, focusing on delivering academic excellence while fostering character development through its core values of Respect, Responsibility, and Resilience. The school aims to create a strong partnership with parents and carers to support students throughout their educational journey.

The curriculum at Highams Park School is broad and balanced, offering a wide range of subjects across all three Key Stages. This approach allows students to explore their interests and discover their passions. In addition to academic pursuits, the school provides numerous extracurricular activities, including sports, music, drama, and various clubs, as well as opportunities for educational visits and residential courses.

Highams Park School is committed to supporting all students, including those with special educational needs. The dedicated teaching and support staff work collaboratively to ensure that every student can fulfil their potential and prepare for their next steps, whether that be further education or employment after Year 13.

Key details

LA
Waltham Forest
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
HIGHAMS PARK ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1700
Pupils
1547
Boys
796
Girls
751
FSM %
23.50
Open date
2011-10-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-05-23
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Essex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1547 796 751 1700 23.50
2024-09-11 1534 811 723 1700 23.30
2023-09-11 1545 806 739 1700 22.50
2022-09-11 1545 806 739 1700 22.50
2021-09-11 1543 815 728 1337 20.80
2020-09-11 1501 777 724 1337 16.30

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