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The Highfield School

The Highfield School, Letchworth Garden City
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The Highfield School

Highfield, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3QA

A Good-rated secondary school in Letchworth Garden City.

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Pupils
978
Ages
11-18
FSM
27.0%
Attainment 8
41.6
Ofsted
Good
May 2023

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
41.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
18.7%
Basics 9-5
40.4%

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
22.8%
EBacc APS
3.55
EBacc 9-5
12.3%
EBacc 9-4
17.0%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
32.44
A*-A Grades
23.6%
A*-B Grades
41.4%
AAB+ %
16.9%

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Grade Distribution (%)

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About The Highfield School

The Highfield School is a secondary school in Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 11 responses), 18% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.6. The school has around 978 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. May 2023 — Good
  2. May 2023 — Good (predecessor: The Highfield School)
  3. Jun 2013 — Good (predecessor: The Highfield School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Highfield School

What is The Highfield School's Ofsted rating?
The Highfield School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What do parents say about The Highfield School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 11 responses): 18% of parents would recommend The Highfield School.
What are The Highfield School's latest exam results?
The Highfield School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Highfield School located?
The Highfield School is a secondary school in Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire (SG6 3QA).
How many pupils attend The Highfield School?
The Highfield School has around 978 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Highfield School with other schools?
View The Highfield 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 Hertfordshire.