Highfields School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Address | Upper Lumsdale, DE4 5NA |
| School Website | www.highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1629581888 |
| URN | 148299 |
School Census
| Total | 1303 |
| Girls/Boys | 658/645 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 50.5%/49.5% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 2.8% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 258 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 10.7% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 26/09/2012 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 26/09/2012 | Good |
| 21/09/2011 | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 26/09/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 21/09/2011 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 47.60% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 66.50% |
| Entering EBacc | 41.70% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.03 |
| Progress 8 | 0.05 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 58% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 70% |
| Entering EBacc | 41% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.47 |
| Progress 8 | 0.09 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 56% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 68% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.32 |
| Progress 8 | -0.12 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 314 |
| As first preference | 179 |
| As second preference | 98 |
| As third preference | 37 |
| Total Offers Made | 182 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 179 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 382 |
| As first preference | 217 |
| As second preference | 121 |
| As third preference | 44 |
| Total Offers Made | 220 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 217 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 376 |
| As first preference | 201 |
| As second preference | 137 |
| As third preference | 38 |
| Total Offers Made | 223 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 201 |
| second preference offers | 19 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 58% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 6% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 22% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 22% |
| no | 78% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 24% |
| dont know | 5% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 5% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 83% |
| no | 17% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 93% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 92.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy
(0.45 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Chesterfield Road, , DE4 3FT
Castle View Primary School
(0.61 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: School Road, , DE4 3DS