Highfields School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Secondary
Post 16
PUPILS
1321
AGES
11 - 18
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Academy converter
SCHOOL GUIDE RATING
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How Does The School Perform?

Ofsted
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(07/01/2025)
Full Report - All Reports
66%
NATIONAL AVG. 38%
5+ GCSEs grade 9-4 (standard pass or above) including English and maths



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Progress Compared With All Other Schools

UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 16% of schools in England) Below Average (About 18% of schools in England) Average (About 33% of schools in England) Above Average (About 17% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 16% of schools in England) UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 5% of schools in England) Below Average (About 26% of schools in England) Average (About 43% of schools in England) Above Average (About 21% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 5% of schools in England)

School Results Over Time

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% of pupils who achieved 5+ GCSEs grade 9-4
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% of pupils who achieved GCSE grade 5 or above in both English and maths
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% of pupils who achieved 3 A levels at AAB or higher
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Upper Lumsdale
Matlock
DE4 5NA
01629581888

School Description

Pupils enjoy attending this welcoming school. They look forward to coming to school because of the care and dedication that staff provide. Staff model the respect they expect pupils to show. Pupils respond by being polite to and considerate of staff, and caring towards each other. There are strong relationships between staff and pupils. Pupils are known well by staff. Older students take responsibility for supporting younger pupils. The school has high expectations for all pupils. Staff promote an environment that ‘values every individual and inspires them to achieve their full potential’. Pupils rise to meet these ambitions by being inclusive of each other and working hard to achieve strong outcomes. The school is effective in developing learners that are ‘responsible, resilient, reasoning, reflective and resourceful’. The school provides for pupils’ wider development well. The ‘student ambassador programme’ helps pupils to develop leadership skills. Many pupils benefit from the opportunity to participate in the high-quality performing arts productions. Most parents and carers are positive about the school. One parent, summing up the views of others, said, ‘There is a sense of a great level of care and passion from the staff for the well-being and development of my children.’

Highfields School Parent Reviews



unlock % Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>39, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>1} UNLOCK Figures based on 183 responses up to 13-02-2025
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>55, "agree"=>38, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>1} UNLOCK Figures based on 183 responses up to 13-02-2025
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>34, "agree"=>52, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>1} UNLOCK Figures based on 183 responses up to 13-02-2025
My Child Has Not Been Bullied Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>67, "strongly_agree"=>12, "agree"=>9, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>5} UNLOCK Figures based on 183 responses up to 13-02-2025
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>27, "agree"=>47, "disagree"=>20, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 183 responses up to 13-02-2025
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>20, "strongly_agree"=>42, "agree"=>21, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 183 responses up to 13-02-2025
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>24, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>17, "strongly_disagree"=>24, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 42 responses up to 13-02-2025
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>38, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>1, "dont_know"=>1} UNLOCK Figures based on 183 responses up to 13-02-2025
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>44, "agree"=>44, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 183 responses up to 13-02-2025
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>42, "agree"=>40, "disagree"=>12, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 183 responses up to 13-02-2025
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>44, "agree"=>48, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>1, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 183 responses up to 13-02-2025
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>48, "agree"=>49, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>1, "dont_know"=>1} UNLOCK Figures based on 183 responses up to 13-02-2025
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>36, "agree"=>42, "disagree"=>13, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 183 responses up to 13-02-2025
Yes No {"yes"=>85, "no"=>15} UNLOCK Figures based on 183 responses up to 13-02-2025

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