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Highams Park School

Highams Park School, London
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Highams Park School

34 Handsworth Avenue, Highams Park, London, E4 9PJ

A Good-rated secondary school in London.

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Pupils
1,547
Ages
11-18
FSM
23.5%
Attainment 8
47.3
Ofsted
Good
May 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
47.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
24.4%
Basics 9-5
45.1%

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
51.1%
EBacc APS
4.38
EBacc 9-5
26.2%
EBacc 9-4
36.1%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
35.99
A*-A Grades
25.9%
A*-B Grades
54.9%
AAB+ %
17.2%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

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

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About Highams Park School

Highams Park School is a secondary school in London, Waltham Forest. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.3. The school has around 1,547 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: 34 Handsworth Avenue, London, E4 9PJ | More schools in Waltham Forest

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. May 2024 — Good
  2. Mar 2023 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
  3. Jun 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Schools near Highams Park School

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Frequently asked questions about Highams Park School

What is Highams Park School's Ofsted rating?
Highams Park School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Highams Park School's latest exam results?
Highams Park School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Highams Park School located?
Highams Park School is a secondary school in London, Waltham Forest (E4 9PJ).
How many pupils attend Highams Park School?
Highams Park School has around 1,547 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Highams Park School with other schools?
View Highams Park 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 Waltham Forest.