The Highfield School

The Highfield School is a non-selective state funded secondary school for boys and girls. 44% of grades in A Level Maths and Biology were A or A*. The average house price within a 1km radius of the school is £528,143. Over a 12 month period, 330 crimes were recorded within the same radius.

Overview

Ranked against other schools in England, the relative standing in academic performance, property affordability and neighbourhood safety is shown in the radar chart. In general, the bigger the triangle the better.

Academic Performance measured on the proportion of A* - A grades in Maths and English Language for GCSE and Maths and Biology for A Levels. Drilldown below for performance across all other subjects. Key Stage 2, is measured on the proportion of pupils achieving a high score in reading and maths and working at greater depth in writing.

Property Affordability based on the average property prices within a 1km radius of the school.

Neighbourhood Safety derived from the number of crimes recorded within a 1km radius of the school.

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School Info

School Type

Selection Policy

Gender *Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding

Academic Performance

A Level - Percentage of A*-A grades in Maths and Biology

44%

Mathematics

47%

> Entries

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19

Biology

38%

Chemistry

29%

Psychology

5%

History

13%

Sociology

29%

English Literature

22%

Business Studies Single

26%

Geography

25%

Government and Politics

0%

Religious Studies

15%

Film Studies

10%

GCSE - Percentage of A*-A grades in Maths and English Language

20%

Mathematics

21%

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156

English Language

19%

English Literature

19%

Physics

34%

Chemistry

29%

Biology

33%

Science: Double Award

4%

Geography

17%

Computer Studies Computing

31%

History

20%

Religious Studies

31%

Sociology

40%

Music

17%

Drama and Theatre Studies

22%

Physical Education Sports Studies

14%

Business Studies: Single

23%

French

16%

German

13%

Design and Technology

30%

Art and Design Fine Art

20%

Art and Design Textiles

11%

Art and Design Graphics

10%

Media Film Tv Studies

27%

Property Prices

Average property prices near school

Detached average

Semi-detached average

Terraced average

Flats/Maisonettes average

Neighbourhood Safety

Recorded within a 1km radius in a 12 month period

330

Anti-social behaviour

104

Violence and sexual offences

131

Vehicle crime

10

Shoplifting

0

Burglary

11

Criminal damage and arson

31

Public order

12

Robbery

0

Theft from the person

0

Other theft

16

Drugs

7

Bicycle theft

2

Other crime

2

Possession of weapons

4

Headteacher: Mrs Lucy Miles

Local Authority: Hertfordshire

Telephone: 1462620500

Website: www.highfield.herts.sch.uk

Address: Highfield, null, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3QA

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