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Highbury Fields School
- Secondary
- Islington N5 1AR
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make strong progress from their starting points.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are punctual, love school, and behave exceptionally well.
Academic Progress: Pupils achieve ambitious goals through broad studies and confident learning
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils act respectfully and enjoy school, bullying is rare
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have high expectations and know individual pupils’ needs thoroughly.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders monitor teachers’ performance both robustly and supportively.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching in the sixth form is outstanding, but A-level science could improve.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers use expert subject knowledge to explain new ideas
Current Educational Practices: Regular reviews ensure the curriculum meets pupil needs
Strengths and Challenges: Low-level disruption is rare, teachers adapt plans for SEND
Communication: Parents receive timely and useful reports about their daughters’ performance.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents agree that the school is a safe place for pupils to learn.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents receive regular updates on school teachings
Communication: Leaders engage with parents about curriculum topics
Parent Satisfaction: Parents express positive views on the holistic focus
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders’ honesty and continuous evaluation strengthen strategic planning.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have embedded a vision and culture of extremely high aspiration and ambition.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders take action on bullying incidents
Actions for Quality Improvement: Governors set clear priorities and challenge leaders
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is exceptionally rare; pupils feel safe and confident.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school's work to promote pupils’ welfare is outstanding.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective procedures and staff training ensure safety
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff are trained to recognize and report risks
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils benefit from a wide range of enrichment opportunities.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of clubs enhances confidence and skills
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Activities are linked to broaden curriculum understanding
Career Counselling Services: Very effective careers advice and guidance support pupils’ decision making.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth form students make rapid progress towards successful outcomes.
Career Counselling Services: Individual meetings help pupils plan future careers
Preparation for Sixth Form: Year 10 students learn about apprenticeship options
Managing and Supporting SEND: Effective transition arrangements help pupils with special educational needs make strong progress.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Detailed plans ensure SEND pupils reach same end points
Subjects Offered: Broad curriculum with increasing subject range in higher years
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Highbury Fields School is a top rated, Secondary, Girls school located in Greater London, London.
It has 747 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1.
At this school, 65% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
89.70% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We pride ourselves on cultivating a community in which every student can enjoy social and academic success. Having achieved an 'Outstanding' Ofsted rating in 2022, Highbury Fields School continues to support students from Year 7, so that when they leave our Sixth Form, they leave as confident young women and men.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-19 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Girls | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 12.3 | - | 13.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 65% | 34% | 33% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 2.80% | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.82 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 57.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 34.13% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 84% | 47.56% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 52% | 37.38% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 37% | 14.63% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 45% | 20.13% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.29 | 3 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 88.87% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 132 | 99 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 86.73% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 28.6% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 52% | 27.47% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 11% | 6.53% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 24.2% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 0.67% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.47% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.6 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 37.31% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% | 51.38% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 49% | 37.69% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 35% | 15.31% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 44% | 19.63% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.06 | 3.18 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 85.93% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 119 | 98 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 85.07% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 27.87% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 57% | 26.8% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 10% | 7.47% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 22.87% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.27% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 0.67% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.82 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 57.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% 11 | 32.56% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 84% 7 | 46.88% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 63% | 28.81% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 41% 11 | 14.19% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 51% 16 | 18.88% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.3 | 3 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 71.31% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 120 | 85 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 69.69% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 25.62% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 58% | 26% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 9% | 4.31% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 13.92% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.85% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 0.85% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.76 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% 10 | 29.38% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% 16 | 42% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 40% | 25% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 30% 1 | 11.69% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 35% 2 | 16.19% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.64 | 2.71 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 67.45% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 133 | 101 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 64.82% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 31.55% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 44% | 27% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.91% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.45% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.64% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.47 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% | 29.2% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 40.4% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 38% | 31.33% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 29% | 17.87% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 33% | 19.4% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 75.18% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 127 | 95 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 40.18% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 29.09% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 49% | 29.36% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 15% | 3.18% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6.09% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 1.55% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.06 | 34.22 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.52 | 31.26 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 2.80% | 11.66% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 48 | 92 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 79% | 71% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 1.57% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 4% | 11.57% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 2% | 9.57% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.47 | 35.71 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.11 | 32.94 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.4% | 12.78% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 53 | 70 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 83% | 71% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 2.17% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 8% | 6.67% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 12.67% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.07 2 | 31.78 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.16 4 | 33.04 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 21.1% | 13.43% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 45 | 65 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 80% | 67.2% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 2.8% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 7% | 11% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 11.4% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 28.29 4 | 28.4 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.14 3 | 30.17 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.2% | 7.25% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 11 | 5 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 3.8% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 2.6% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 5.2% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.2% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 24.08 | 22.89 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 26.17 | 24.33 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 5.96% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 4 | 6% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 13% | 4% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 11.4% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.4% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
12 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Highbury Fields School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1
