Highfields School

Highfields School is a non-selective state funded secondary school for boys and girls. 43% of grades in A Level Maths and Biology were A or A*. The average house price within a 1km radius of the school is £296,889. Over a 12 month period, 195 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

43%

Mathematics

48%

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31

Biology

36%

Chemistry

25%

Physics

27%

Mathematics Further

56%

Psychology

21%

History

36%

Sociology

17%

English Literature

13%

English Language

14%

Art and Design Fine Art

50%

Film Studies

9%

Music

0%

Spanish

9%

Geology

0%

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

20%

Mathematics

15%

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198

English Language

25%

English Literature

24%

Physics

37%

Chemistry

35%

Biology

39%

Science: Double Award

5%

Geography

24%

Computer Studies Computing

11%

History

29%

Music

33%

Drama and Theatre Studies

39%

Physical Education Sports Studies

7%

Business Studies: Single

7%

French

44%

German

39%

Spanish

34%

Design and Technology

10%

Art and Design Fine Art

13%

Art and Design Photography

10%

DandT Food Technology

8%

Film Studies

15%

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

195

Anti-social behaviour

28

Violence and sexual offences

103

Vehicle crime

4

Shoplifting

0

Burglary

6

Criminal damage and arson

16

Public order

16

Robbery

0

Theft from the person

0

Other theft

6

Drugs

8

Bicycle theft

0

Other crime

5

Possession of weapons

3

Co-Headteachers: Mr Andrew Marsh

Local Authority: Derbyshire

Telephone: 01629581888

Website: www.highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk

Address: Upper Lumsdale, Matlock, DE4 5NA

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