Higham Lane School
Nuneaton, CV10 0BJ · Warwickshire · secondary school
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7th of 37 secondary schools in Warwickshire we can score, 38 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 7.5/10 against 827 of them, against 7.8/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 54.1 · 71 | 30% | 2.14 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.59 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 51.0 · 74 | 10% | 0.74 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Higham Lane School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.6% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 52.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.59 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.5 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in June 2025.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,516 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,530. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the curriculum support pupils in reaching the 61.6% attainment benchmark in English and maths? What specific support structures are in place to maintain the +0.59 Progress 8 score for students from similar backgrounds?
What Ofsted said about Higham Lane School
Overview
Higham Lane School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection, where it was judged outstanding for overall effectiveness. The report describes a school where pupils meet high expectations with "exemplary manners" and "excellent" attendance, thriving in a supportive environment. Leaders have constructed an "incredibly strong and ambitious curriculum" that prepares students well for future education, employment, or training.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "exemplary manners" and "respectful conduct," creating a happy tone with "excellent" attendance and punctuality.
- The curriculum is "well-sequenced" and covers key knowledge, with most pupils exceeding expectations and securing "exceptional achievements."
- Teachers use "expert subject knowledge" and rapid recall questions to consolidate learning, while small-group teaching in the sixth form fosters resilience and independent study habits.
- Disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "thrive" when staff make suitable adjustments, supported by a popular, well-stocked library.
- Personal development is enhanced through a "remarkable" offer of extra-curricular activities, including mentoring, charity fundraising, and workshops on sensitive topics like consent and sexism.
Areas to improve
- Staff must consistently adapt teaching for pupils with SEND, as occasional failures to do so limit their access to the full curriculum.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 54.0 |
| 2024/25 | 52.3 |
| 2025/26 | 51.0 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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