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Highfields School

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Highfields School

Upper Lumsdale, Matlock, DE4 5NA

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Pupils
1,295
Ages
11-18
FSM
24.8%
Attainment 8
47.0
Ofsted
Good
Sept 2012

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
47.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
23.9%
Basics 9-5
42.6%

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
40.6%
EBacc APS
4.20
EBacc 9-5
20.3%
EBacc 9-4
25.7%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
35.23
A*-A Grades
26.9%
A*-B Grades
51.9%
AAB+ %
18.8%

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 116 students entered

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About Highfields School

Highfields School is a secondary school in Matlock, Derbyshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2012 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.0. The school has around 1,295 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Upper Lumsdale, Matlock, DE4 5NA | More schools in Derbyshire

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Jan 2025 — Standards maintained
  2. Sept 2012 — Good (predecessor: Highfields School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Highfields School

What is Highfields School's Ofsted rating?
Highfields School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2012 inspection.
What are Highfields School's latest exam results?
Highfields School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Highfields School located?
Highfields School is a secondary school in Matlock, Derbyshire (DE4 5NA).
How many pupils attend Highfields School?
Highfields School has around 1,295 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Highfields School with other schools?
View Highfields 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 Derbyshire.