Highfields School

Highfields School is a non-selective state funded secondary school for boys and girls. 53% of grades in A Level Maths and Biology were A or A*. The average house price within a 1km radius of the school is £294,722. Over a 12 month period, 283 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

53%

Mathematics

76%

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21

Biology

35%

Chemistry

28%

Physics

78%

Mathematics Further

67%

Psychology

26%

History

40%

Sociology

33%

English Literature

25%

English Language

7%

Geography

38%

Art and Design Fine Art

33%

Art and Design Photography

0%

Drama and Theatre Studies

86%

Film Studies

39%

Spanish

71%

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

24%

Mathematics

22%

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199

English Language

26%

English Literature

26%

Physics

46%

Chemistry

41%

Biology

49%

Science: Double Award

6%

Geography

47%

Computer Studies Computing

19%

History

31%

Religious Studies

12%

Music

50%

Dance

60%

Drama and Theatre Studies

33%

Physical Education Sports Studies

10%

Business Studies: Single

11%

French

24%

German

26%

Spanish

14%

Design and Technology

7%

Art and Design Fine Art

19%

Art and Design Photography

20%

DandT Food Technology

3%

Film Studies

10%

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

283

Anti-social behaviour

51

Violence and sexual offences

123

Vehicle crime

10

Shoplifting

0

Burglary

15

Criminal damage and arson

28

Public order

30

Robbery

0

Theft from the person

1

Other theft

8

Drugs

7

Bicycle theft

0

Other crime

7

Possession of weapons

3

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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