Highfields School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Upper Lumsdale Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5NA |
| Phone | 01629581888 |
| Reference Number | 148299 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1295 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.95%
Girls: 52.05% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 24.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 105 | 92 | 197 |
| 8 | 97 | 135 | 232 |
| 9 | 107 | 121 | 228 |
| 10 | 111 | 115 | 226 |
| 11 | 99 | 103 | 202 |
| 12 | 49 | 53 | 102 |
| 13 | 53 | 55 | 108 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.9% |
| White, Other | 2.4% |
| White & Asian | 0.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| African | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | |
| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Jan 2025 | School inspection |
| 07 Oct 2021 | Academy conversion letter |
| 09 May 2017 | Short inspection |
| Previously as Highfields School | |
| 09 May 2017 | Short inspection |
| 04 Jun 2013 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 04 Jun 2013 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 26 Sep 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Sep 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 10 May 2012 | Monitoring visit |
| 10 May 2012 | Monitoring visit |
| 21 Sep 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Sep 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Oct 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 11 Oct 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 25 Feb 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Feb 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Nov 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 12 Nov 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 02 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Sep 1999 | Full inspection |
| 20 Sep 1999 | Full inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 47 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 43.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 59.4% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 35.16 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 35.79 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B- | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B- | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 18.8% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 109 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 38 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
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