The Highfield School

The Highfield School is a non-selective state funded school for boys and girls. 15% of grades in GCSE Maths and English Language were 7-9 (A or A*). The average house price within a 1km radius of the school is £548,078. Over a 12 month period, 331 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

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Mathematics

40%

> Entries

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20

Chemistry

67%

Physics

23%

Psychology

19%

History

22%

Sociology

30%

English Language

43%

Business Studies Single

21%

Geography

18%

Economics

17%

Government and Politics

13%

Art and Design Fine Art

25%

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

15%

Mathematics

17%

> Entries

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165

English Language

14%

English Literature

11%

Physics

69%

Chemistry

64%

Biology

58%

Science: Double Award

2%

Geography

17%

Computer Studies Computing

46%

History

16%

Religious Studies

25%

Sociology

31%

Music

4%

Drama and Theatre Studies

0%

Physical Education Sports Studies

16%

Business Studies: Single

7%

French

30%

German

21%

Design and Technology

18%

Art and Design Fine Art

12%

Art and Design Textiles

13%

Media Film Tv Studies

29%

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

331

Anti-social behaviour

92

Violence and sexual offences

129

Vehicle crime

10

Shoplifting

1

Burglary

16

Criminal damage and arson

31

Public order

14

Robbery

0

Theft from the person

2

Other theft

14

Drugs

7

Bicycle theft

2

Other crime

11

Possession of weapons

2

Headteacher: Mrs Lucy Miles

Local Authority: Hertfordshire

Telephone:

Website:

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

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