How many pupils does The Highfield School have?

The Highfield School has 978 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Highfield School's Ofsted rating?

The Highfield School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 May 2023).

How does The Highfield School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Highfield School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42 in 2025/26.

Is The Highfield School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Highfield School is part of SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is The Highfield School?

The Highfield School is located at Highfield, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 3QA.

The Highfield School

Highfield, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 3QA

Good

Inspected 17 May 2023

Good

Ofsted

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

978

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About The Highfield School

The Highfield School is an academy converter in Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 978 pupils on roll. It is part of SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 May 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42 (2025/26). 24.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Hertfordshire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 978 / 1,068 (92%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 17 May 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

24.9%

Free school meals

EAL

3.5%

SEN support

25.6%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

42.0

Attainment 8

162 pupils

38.9%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

56.8%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

C+

A-level average grade

59 students

16.9%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

73%

To higher education

13%

To top-third universities

Where pupils go next

94%

Sustained destination

90%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

10.0%

Overall absence

28.9%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

60.67

Teachers (FTE)

17.1

Pupils per teacher

11.42

Teaching assistants (FTE)

£51,431

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 12% on leadership pay

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

Leadership (FTE)

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 1 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£8,064

Spend per pupil

£8,183

Income per pupil

57%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Highfield, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 3QA
Phone: 01462620500
Headteacher: Lucy Miles
Website: http://www.highfield.herts.sch.uk

Academy Trust

SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Highfield School?: The Highfield School is an academy converter in Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does The Highfield School have?: The Highfield School has 978 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is The Highfield School's Ofsted rating?: The Highfield School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 May 2023).
How does The Highfield School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at The Highfield School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42 in 2025/26.
Is The Highfield School part of an academy trust?: Yes — The Highfield School is part of SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST.
Where is The Highfield School?: The Highfield School is located at Highfield, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 3QA.

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