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Highlands School

State school · London, N21 1QQ
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,599 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,599 ·
Local authority
London Borough of Enfield

Headteacher

Head

Mr Vincent McInerney

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Grange Park Primary School 29 %
Other 19 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Merryhills Primary School 17 %
Eversley Primary School 14 %
Chase Side Primary School 4 %
The Raglan Junior School 4 %
St Paul's CofE Primary School 3 %
Unknown 2 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
George Spicer Primary School 1 %
Highfield Primary School 1 %
St Andrew's CofE Primary School 1 %
St George's Catholic Primary School 1 %
Firs Farm Primary School 1 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
89%
LA avg.
79%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
81%
LA avg.
66%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
21%
LA avg.
22%
Eng. avg.
20%
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What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
92
Number of teachers
18:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

5 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
9 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,599
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding

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Contact the school

Address

148 Worlds End Lane
London
N21 1QQ
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Telephone: 020 8370 1100

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.highlands.enfield.sch.uk

Local authority: London Borough of Enfield

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School data & information Highlands School 148 Worlds End Lane, London, N21 1QQ
1,599 Pupil numbers
13 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
14 % Pupils whose first language is not English
18:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
92 Number of teachers
24 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
81%
LA avg.
66%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
54.80
LA avg.
46.90
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.42 Score Above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Turkish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 9
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 95 6
Social Science: Citizenship GCSE (9-1) Full Course 173 6
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 51 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 8
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 64 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 6
Modern Greek GCSE (9-1) Full Course 6 5
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 230 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 89 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 139 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 77 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 228 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 230 5
Economics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 44 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 64 5
Dance GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 6
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 59 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 8
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 8
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 36 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
21%
LA avg.
22%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
38.82
LA avg.
34.93
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCE A level 6 B
Sociology GCE A level 27 A
Religious Studies GCE A level 15 A
Psychology GCE A level 41 B
Physics GCE A level 13 B
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 15 B
Mathematics GCE A level 42 B
History GCE A level 11 A
Government and Politics GCE A level 12 B
Geography GCE A level 12 B
English Literature GCE A level 26 B
Economics GCE A level 39 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 16 C
Chemistry GCE A level 20 B
Biology GCE A level 28 B
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 10 B

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Highlands School is a mainstream school with resourced provision. Their resourced provision has a capacity of 20 and has 18 pupils on roll. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

5 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2%
9 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills
HI - Hearing Impairment Yes
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding
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