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Highbury Fields School
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Ofsted Report
Improved from Good to Outstanding
Snobe Grade
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Highbury Fields School is a top rated, Secondary, Girls school located in Greater London, London.

It has 767 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1.

At this school, 64% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

96.30% of pupils completing their main study programme.

This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Ofset report
Outstanding Good Good Good
Age range
11-18 11-16 11-16 11-16
Gender
Girls Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio
12.5 1.7 15.4 10.9
Proficient Math
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Proficient Read
- - - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE
64% - 32% 10%
Grade 5 or above A Level
21.10% - - -
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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 0.6 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% 32.61%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 78% 51.38% 45.12%

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% 24.74%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 35% 15.31% 12.88%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 44% 19.63% 17.02%
EBacc average points score 5.06 3.18 2.95

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% 90.41%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 119 98 140
Pupils staying in education 93% 85.07% 86.27%
Further education college or other further education provider 24% 27.87% 34.07%
School sixth forms 57% 26.8% 30.61%
Sixth form colleges 10% 7.47% 10.46%
Other education destinations 2% 22.87% 11.15%
Pupils in apprenticeships 0% 0.27% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 1% 0.67% 2.17%

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% 29.11%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 84% 7 46.88% 43.24%

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% 25.67%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 41% 11 14.19% 11.35%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 51% 16 18.88% 16.36%
EBacc average points score 5.3 3 2.87

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 85 134
Pupils staying in education 90% 69.69% 84.04%
Further education college or other further education provider 23% 25.62% 33.41%
School sixth forms 58% 26% 30.99%
Sixth form colleges 9% 4.31% 8.53%
Other education destinations 0% 13.92% 11.14%
Pupils in apprenticeships 1% 0.85% 3.41%
Pupils staying in employment 1% 0.85% 2.78%

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% 29.04%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 77% 16 42% 42.49%

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% 24.64%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 30% 1 11.69% 11.21%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 35% 2 16.19% 15.89%
EBacc average points score 4.64 2.71 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 95% 67.45% 84.92%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 133 101 140
Pupils staying in education 92% 64.82% 73.97%
Further education college or other further education provider 33% 31.55% 28.45%
School sixth forms 44% 27% 31.33%
Sixth form colleges - 2.91% 9.15%
Other education destinations - 0% 5.93%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 0.45% 2.97%
Pupils staying in employment - 0.64% 2.07%

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% 29.4%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 61% 40.4% 42.99%

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% 25.18%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 29% 17.87% 14.6%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 33% 19.4% 16.15%
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% 85.25%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 127 95 144
Pupils staying in education 88% 40.18% 58.21%
Further education college or other further education provider 24% 29.09% 30.7%
School sixth forms 49% 29.36% 31.92%
Sixth form colleges 15% 3.18% 9.03%
Other education destinations 0% 6.09% 5.73%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 2% 4.79%
Pupils staying in employment 4% 1.55% 2.48%
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 30.47 35.71 33.31
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 30.11 32.94 32.37
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 3.4% 12.78% 17.59%

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% 60.54%
Students entering apprenticeships 0% 2.17% 4.99%
Students entering employment 8% 6.67% 17.79%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 8% 12.67% 10.72%

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 29.3
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 33.16 4 33.04 28.55
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 21.1% 13.43% 12.93%

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 65 231
Students staying in education 80% 67.2% 57.2%
Students entering apprenticeships 4% 2.8% 7.8%
Students entering employment 7% 11% 21.05%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 9% 11.4% 8.81%

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 28.94
Average grade C- - -
Average points (Best 3) 29.14 3 30.17 28.73
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 3.2% 7.25% 13.22%

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% 31.62%
Students entering apprenticeships - 2.6% 5.56%
Students entering employment - 5.2% 15.83%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 3.2% 4.23%

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 26.65
Average grade D+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 26.17 24.33 27.68
Average Grade (Best 3) C- - -
AAB or higher 0.0% 5.96% 12.54%

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% 36.31%
Students entering apprenticeships 13% 4% 6.39%
Students entering employment 13% 11.4% 20.1%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 2.4% 4.23%
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Autumn Half Term Holidays 29th May 2023 To 2nd Jun 2023
Winter Holidays 24th Oct 2022 To 28th Oct 2022
Winter Holidays 24th Jul 2023 To 1st Sep 2023
Spring Holidays 19th Dec 2022 To 2nd Jan 2023
Summer Half Term Holidays 13th Feb 2023 To 17th Feb 2023
Summer Holidays 3rd Apr 2023 To 14th Apr 2023
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Autumn Term 1st Sep 2022 To 23rd Oct 2022
Autumn Term-2 29th Oct 2022 To 18th Dec 2022
Spring Term 3rd Jan 2023 To 12th Feb 2023
Spring Term-2 18th Feb 2023 To 2nd Apr 2023
Summer Term 15th Apr 2023 To 28th May 2023
Summer Term-2 3rd Jun 2023 To 23rd Jul 2023
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Pupils take part in termly activities such as enterprise days, team building days, and 'women in tech' workshops to build their ambition and confidence

Teachers use detailed information in pupils' support plans to adapt their teaching for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with pupil concerns being reported and followed up rigorously. Leaders also work with external agencies to ensure pupils receive extra help when needed

Leaders provide a wide range of after-school clubs, which include learning self-defense and abseiling as part of the Year 8 activity trip

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