The Highfield School

The Highfield School is a non-selective state funded secondary school for boys and girls. 41% of grades in A Level Maths and Biology were A or A*. The average house price within a 1km radius of the school is £421,051. Over a 12 month period, 303 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

41%

Mathematics

48%

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27

Biology

14%

Physics

17%

Mathematics Further

38%

Psychology

6%

History

33%

Sociology

43%

English Language

29%

Business Studies Single

17%

Geography

23%

Economics

0%

Government and Politics

14%

Law

17%

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

10%

Mathematics

14%

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168

English Language

7%

English Literature

15%

Physics

58%

Chemistry

55%

Biology

48%

Science: Double Award

3%

Geography

16%

Computer Studies Computing

38%

History

20%

Sociology

20%

Music

0%

Drama and Theatre Studies

6%

Physical Education Sports Studies

18%

Business Studies: Single

14%

French

19%

German

24%

Design and Technology

5%

Art and Design Fine Art

28%

Art and Design Textiles

30%

Art and Design Graphics

50%

Art and Design Photography

10%

Media Film Tv Studies

4%

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

303

Anti-social behaviour

78

Violence and sexual offences

130

Vehicle crime

6

Shoplifting

0

Burglary

10

Criminal damage and arson

28

Public order

12

Robbery

1

Theft from the person

0

Other theft

12

Drugs

6

Bicycle theft

2

Other crime

10

Possession of weapons

8

Headteacher: Mrs Lucy Miles

Local Authority: Hertfordshire

Telephone: 01462620500

Website: www.highfield.herts.sch.uk

Address: Highfield, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3QA

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