Highlands School
London, N21 1QQ · Enfield · secondary school
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4th of 21 secondary schools in Enfield we can score. 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 — 8.7/10 against 876 of them, against 8.4/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 64.4 · 86 | 46% | 3.98 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.42 · 80 | 38% | 3.08 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 54.9 · 85 | 15% | 1.30 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Highlands School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.7% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 55.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.42 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started 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 (8.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join debate, chess, drama, and psychology clubs, or participate in judo, rugby, and musical theatre. Trips include London Zoo and a World War One trench experience. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,694 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,589. 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
What support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How are the various clubs and sports scheduled to ensure broad access?
What Ofsted said about Highlands School
Overview
Highlands School is described as a diverse and inclusive environment where pupils are ‘exceptionally proud to be part of Highlands’. The inspection found that the school provides an excellent education, with leaders ensuring high expectations are consistently met across all areas of school life.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate ‘exemplary’ behaviour, guided by a ‘prevention before sanction’ approach that fosters respect and positive relationships.
- The curriculum is ‘ambitious’ and ‘well-designed’, enabling pupils to secure ‘deep knowledge’ in subjects through precise sequencing and effective assessment.
- Staff possess ‘strong subject knowledge’ and skilfully adapt teaching to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Personal development is robust, with pupils well prepared for life in modern Britain through activities like mock elections and comprehensive careers guidance.
- Leaders are ‘highly effective’, ‘strongly analytical’ and ‘outward-facing’, maintaining strong engagement with staff, parents and the wider community.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 54.8 |
| 2024/25 | 55.6 |
| 2025/26 | 54.9 |
| 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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