Higham Lane School
URN: 137767 • Nuneaton CV10 0BJ
Overview
- Name
- Higham Lane School
- URN
- 137767
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- CENTRAL ENGLAND ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 70.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Michael Gannon (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02476388123
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Shanklin Drive, Nuneaton CV10 0BJ
Summary
Higham Lane School is a mixed secondary academy located in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, with an enrolment of approximately 1,477 students. The school operates under the Central England Academy Trust and is recognised for its high performance, having received an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. It was awarded World Class Schools accreditation in July 2021, reflecting its commitment to excellence in education.
The school offers a broad curriculum designed to cater to diverse interests and abilities, encouraging students to excel academically, artistically, and socially. Higham Lane School promotes a nurturing environment where students are encouraged to develop strong moral principles and become active citizens. Opportunities for personal growth are abundant, including participation in drama productions, music concerts, and various extracurricular activities such as the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the school's ethos, with students actively involved in charity events and leadership roles, such as Anti-Bullying Ambassadors. The school fosters a sense of belonging and pride in achievements, preparing students for successful futures both in further education and beyond.
The school offers a broad curriculum designed to cater to diverse interests and abilities, encouraging students to excel academically, artistically, and socially. Higham Lane School promotes a nurturing environment where students are encouraged to develop strong moral principles and become active citizens. Opportunities for personal growth are abundant, including participation in drama productions, music concerts, and various extracurricular activities such as the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the school's ethos, with students actively involved in charity events and leadership roles, such as Anti-Bullying Ambassadors. The school fosters a sense of belonging and pride in achievements, preparing students for successful futures both in further education and beyond.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- @highamlaneschool CURRENT VACANCY Permanent Deputy Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (Deputy SENDCO) https://centralenglandacademytrust.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies (sen)
- View Full Calendar (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- HLS Photo Gallery (calendar)
- Latest News (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- The Market Bosworth School (72.4)
- Saint Martin's Catholic Voluntary Academy (62.0)
- St Thomas More Catholic School and Sixth Form College (60.4)
- Etone College (57.1)
- George Eliot Academy (52.8)
Key details
- LA
- Warwickshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- CENTRAL ENGLAND ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1530
- Pupils
- 1477
- Boys
- 742
- Girls
- 735
- FSM %
- 15.40
- Open date
- 2012-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-05-02
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Warwickshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1477 | 742 | 735 | 1530 | 15.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1425 | 700 | 725 | 1530 | 14.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1451 | 745 | 706 | 1530 | 11.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1451 | 745 | 706 | 1530 | 11.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1446 | 725 | 721 | 1530 | 10.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1425 | 718 | 707 | 1530 | 6.80 |
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