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Highbury Fields School

Highbury Hill, London, N5 1AR

Community school
Girls
Pupils
729
Ages
11-18
FSM
50.9%
Attainment 8
57.2
Ofsted
Outstanding
Oct 2016

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
57.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
40.0%
Basics 9-5
61.2%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
48.5%
EBacc APS
5.24
EBacc 9-5
31.3%
EBacc 9-4
40.3%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
40.00
A*-A Grades
30.9%
A*-B Grades
78.2%
AAB+ %
17.6%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 29 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About Highbury Fields School

Highbury Fields School is a secondary school in London, Islington. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2016 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 57.2. The school has around 729 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Highbury Hill, London, N5 1AR | More schools in Islington

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Highbury Fields School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Sept 2022 — School remains Outstanding
  2. Oct 2016 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Highbury Fields School

What is Highbury Fields School's Ofsted rating?
Highbury Fields School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2016 inspection.
What are Highbury Fields School's latest exam results?
Highbury Fields School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 57.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Highbury Fields School located?
Highbury Fields School is a secondary school in London, Islington (N5 1AR).
How many pupils attend Highbury Fields School?
Highbury Fields School has around 729 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Highbury Fields School with other schools?
View Highbury Fields School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Islington.