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The Highfield School

Academy converter · Letchworth Garden City · SG6 3QA

Ages 11–18 · 937 pupils · Hertfordshire

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Ofsted

Good

Overall absence

10.3%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-05-17

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence10.3%
Persistent absence (10%+)30.0%
Unauthorised3.7%
Authorised absence
6.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
4.4%
Enrolments in measure
910

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill88%

937 pupils · 1,068 places

Pupils on roll
937
Boys / girls
451 / 486
School capacity
1,068
Capacity fill
937 / 1,068 (88%)
Free school meals
27%
FSM pupils
224
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST
Sponsor
Scholars' Education Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Lucy Miles

Location

Address
Highfield
Postcode
SG6 3QA
Town
Letchworth Garden City
County
Hertfordshire
Local authority
Hertfordshire
District
North Hertfordshire
Constituency
North East Hertfordshire
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, 937 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 27%.

Open schools in Letchworth Garden City
14
Secondary schools in Letchworth Garden City
1
Academies among open schools in Letchworth Garden City
43% (6)
Open schools in SG6
17
Secondary in SG6
2
Open schools in Hertfordshire LA
591
Secondary in Hertfordshire LA
77

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in Letchworth Garden CityNear SG6

  • Fearnhill School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Foundation school · Secondary

    Letchworth · SG6 4BA · Hertfordshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att841.2
    • P8-0.1
    • EM5+34%
    • Absence11.5%

    0.6 miles away

  • The Priory School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Foundation school · Secondary

    Hitchin · SG5 2UR · Hertfordshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att846.5
    • P8-0.1
    • EM5+44%
    • Absence8.0%

    1.8 miles away

  • Hitchin Girls' School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Hitchin · SG4 9RS · Hertfordshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att857.8
    • P80.6
    • EM5+66%
    • Absence7.7%

    1.9 miles away

  • Hitchin Boys' School

    Ofsted: Strong standard

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Hitchin · SG5 1JB · Hertfordshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att856.3
    • P80.6
    • EM5+65%
    • Absence5.0%

    2.0 miles away

  • The Knights Templar School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Baldock · SG7 6DZ · Hertfordshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att844.9
    • P8-0.3
    • EM5+48%
    • Absence7.8%

    2.5 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Lucy Miles
Telephone
01462620500
Website
http://www.highfield.herts.sch.uk

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