Highfields School

Highfields School is a non-selective state funded secondary school for boys and girls. 40% of grades in A Level Maths and Biology were A or A*. The average house price within a 1km radius of the school is £309,800. Over a 12 month period, 218 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

40%

Mathematics

45%

> Entries

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29

Biology

32%

Chemistry

13%

Physics

25%

Mathematics Further

50%

Psychology

3%

History

9%

Sociology

33%

English Literature

43%

English Language

12%

Geography

57%

Art and Design Fine Art

31%

Film Studies

14%

Music

0%

French

0%

Geology

0%

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

19%

Mathematics

19%

> Entries

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200

English Language

20%

English Literature

15%

Physics

18%

Chemistry

17%

Biology

15%

Science: Double Award

5%

Geography

28%

Computer Studies Computing

18%

History

17%

Music

47%

Drama and Theatre Studies

27%

Physical Education Sports Studies

4%

Business Studies: Single

5%

French

30%

German

23%

Spanish

11%

Design and Technology

7%

Art and Design Fine Art

26%

Art and Design Photography

19%

DandT Food Technology

7%

Film 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

218

Anti-social behaviour

41

Violence and sexual offences

108

Vehicle crime

3

Shoplifting

0

Burglary

3

Criminal damage and arson

13

Public order

29

Robbery

0

Theft from the person

1

Other theft

10

Drugs

6

Bicycle theft

0

Other crime

2

Possession of weapons

2

Co-Headteachers: Mr Andrew Marsh

Local Authority: Derbyshire

Telephone: 1629581888

Website: www.highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk

Address: Upper Lumsdale, null, Matlock, DE4 5NA

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