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Highams Park School

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Highams Park School

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

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
May 2024

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

47.3school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

47.3

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2349.046.4
2023/2450.046.4
2024/2547.346.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.040.00
2023/24+0.080.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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

Based on 159 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

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0.2 km away · Academy special sponsor led
Good
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1.08 km away · Community school
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1.13 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
Trinity Catholic High School
1.55 km away · Voluntary aided school
Good
Whitefield School
1.59 km away · Academy special converter
Good

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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