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Highlands School

148 Worlds End Lane, London, N21 1QQ

A Outstanding-rated secondary school in London.

Community school
Pupils
1,650
Ages
11-18
FSM
17.1%
Attainment 8
55.5
Ofsted
Outstanding
Nov 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
55.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
32.1%
Basics 9-5
64.7%

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
88.1%
EBacc APS
5.32
EBacc 9-5
38.7%
EBacc 9-4
53.2%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
36.88
A*-A Grades
23.6%
A*-B Grades
55.4%
AAB+ %
10.2%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 204 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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Location & Area

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About Highlands School

Highlands School is a secondary school in London, Enfield. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2024 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 409 responses), 90% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 55.5. The school has around 1,650 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: 148 Worlds End Lane, London, N21 1QQ | More schools in Enfield

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Nov 2024 — Outstanding
  2. Mar 2014 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Schools near Highlands School

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Frequently asked questions about Highlands School

What is Highlands School's Ofsted rating?
Highlands School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What do parents say about Highlands School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 409 responses): 90% of parents would recommend Highlands School.
What are Highlands School's latest exam results?
Highlands School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 55.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Highlands School located?
Highlands School is a secondary school in London, Enfield (N21 1QQ).
How many pupils attend Highlands School?
Highlands School has around 1,650 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Highlands School with other schools?
View Highlands 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 Enfield.