The Highfield School
URN: 150217 • Letchworth Garden City SG6 3QA
Overview
- Name
- The Highfield School
- URN
- 150217
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 36.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lucy Miles (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01462620500
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Highfield, Letchworth Garden City SG6 3QA
Summary
The Highfield School, located in Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 978 students, against a capacity of 1,068. The school prides itself on fostering a culture of high expectations and support, encouraging students to achieve their full potential academically and personally. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its core values: 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 is known for its strong academic and pastoral reputation, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded education. Extracurricular activities, such as workshops and competitions, further enrich the student experience, promoting personal development and community engagement.
The Highfield School actively involves parents and the local community, offering opportunities for parental participation in school events and initiatives. The school also hosts various events, including a Careers Fair, to help students explore future career paths and gain insights from professionals in diverse fields.
The curriculum at The Highfield School is designed to challenge students while providing the necessary support to help them succeed. The school is known for its strong academic and pastoral reputation, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded education. Extracurricular activities, such as workshops and competitions, further enrich the student experience, promoting personal development and community engagement.
The Highfield School actively involves parents and the local community, offering opportunities for parental participation in school events and initiatives. The school also hosts various events, including a Careers Fair, to help students explore future career paths and gain insights from professionals in diverse fields.
Useful links
- SEND (sen)
- Presentations and Information (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
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Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 1068
- Pupils
- 978
- Boys
- 468
- Girls
- 510
- FSM %
- 27.00
- Open date
- 2024-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 978 | 468 | 510 | 1068 | 27.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 998 | 484 | 514 | 1068 | 26.90 |
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