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Highgate Wood Secondary School

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Highgate Wood Secondary School

Montenotte Road, London, N8 8RN

Community school
Pupils
1,543
Ages
11-18
FSM
20.5%
Attainment 8
56.2
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2011

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
56.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
45.3%
Basics 9-5
62.4%

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
32.0%
EBacc APS
4.96
EBacc 9-5
26.3%
EBacc 9-4
27.8%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
34.21
A*-A Grades
17.9%
A*-B Grades
48.8%
AAB+ %
12.2%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 151 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About Highgate Wood Secondary School

Highgate Wood Secondary School is a secondary school in London, Haringey. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2011 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 56.2. The school has around 1,543 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Montenotte Road, London, N8 8RN | More schools in Haringey

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Highgate Wood Secondary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2021 — School remains Good
  2. Nov 2011 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Highgate Wood Secondary School

What is Highgate Wood Secondary School's Ofsted rating?
Highgate Wood Secondary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2011 inspection.
What are Highgate Wood Secondary School's latest exam results?
Highgate Wood Secondary School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 56.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Highgate Wood Secondary School located?
Highgate Wood Secondary School is a secondary school in London, Haringey (N8 8RN).
How many pupils attend Highgate Wood Secondary School?
Highgate Wood Secondary School has around 1,543 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Highgate Wood Secondary School with other schools?
View Highgate Wood Secondary 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 Haringey.