The Highfield School
Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3QA · Hertfordshire · secondary school
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60th of 78 secondary schools in Hertfordshire we can score, 82 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 — 3.2/10 against 880 of them, against 3.3/10 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 | 38.9 · 35 | 45% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 40% | 2.10 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 42.0 · 29 | 15% | 0.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Highfield School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 40.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. The Attainment 8 score was 41.7, compared with the national median of 44.6. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (3.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Writing Club, Chess, and Duke of Edinburgh. Sports include Netball, Football, Dodgeball, Dance, Basketball, and Fitness. Arts provision covers instrumental and vocal music lessons, plus Drama productions. Trips range from Kew Gardens and theatre visits to a New York trip. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 937 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,068. 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 school support pupils to close the gap between the current Attainment 8 score and the national median? What specific support is available for students aiming for higher grades in English and maths? How does the school structure the transition for new Year 7 students?
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 41.7 |
| 2025/26 | 42.0 |
| 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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