Highfields School
URN: 148299 • Matlock DE4 5NA
Overview
- Name
- Highfields School
- URN
- 148299
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- EAST MIDLANDS EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 43.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Andrew Marsh (since 2025) , Co-Headteachers
- Telephone
- 01629581888
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Upper Lumsdale, Matlock DE4 5NA
Summary
Highfields School, located in Matlock, Derbyshire, is a mixed secondary academy that caters to students aged 11 to 18. With a current enrolment of 1,295 pupils and a capacity of 1,394, the school operates across two sites: Starkholmes for Years 7-8 and Lumsdale for Years 9-13. The school is part of The EMET Trust, which supports its commitment to educational excellence and community engagement.
The school’s ethos centres on inclusivity, respect, and the celebration of diversity, aiming to inspire every student to reach their full potential. Highfields School boasts impressive academic outcomes, with 38% of A-level students achieving A or A* grades, significantly above the national average. Additionally, over 76% of students passed both English and maths in Summer 2023, reflecting the school's strong focus on academic achievement.
Highfields School also prioritises the well-being of its students, fostering a supportive environment that encourages personal growth and community involvement. With a commitment to continuous improvement, the school actively seeks to enhance its educational offerings and maintain a happy, safe atmosphere for all students.
The school’s ethos centres on inclusivity, respect, and the celebration of diversity, aiming to inspire every student to reach their full potential. Highfields School boasts impressive academic outcomes, with 38% of A-level students achieving A or A* grades, significantly above the national average. Additionally, over 76% of students passed both English and maths in Summer 2023, reflecting the school's strong focus on academic achievement.
Highfields School also prioritises the well-being of its students, fostering a supportive environment that encourages personal growth and community involvement. With a commitment to continuous improvement, the school actively seeks to enhance its educational offerings and maintain a happy, safe atmosphere for all students.
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Nearby alternatives
- Highfields School (63.0)
- Anthony Gell School (60.5)
- Anthony Gell School (38.8)
Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- EAST MIDLANDS EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 1394
- Pupils
- 1295
- Boys
- 621
- Girls
- 674
- FSM %
- 24.80
- Open date
- 2021-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1295 | 621 | 674 | 1394 | 24.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1321 | 638 | 683 | 1394 | 23.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1250 | 645 | 605 | 1394 | 19.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1250 | 645 | 605 | 1394 | 19.50 |
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