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Highams Park School
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- Waltham Forest E4 9PJ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Students have many opportunities to learn from visiting speakers and benefit from an extensive work experience programme.
Behaviour and Attitudes: The recent actions of leaders have led to a noticeable improvement in behaviour.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff are proud to work here and are very positive about the new leadership.
Opportunities for Involvement: Older pupils are trained to support younger ones with reading; pupils contribute to charities.
Communication: Leaders demonstrate a strong commitment to providing the support needed to pupils and families to ensure improved attendance.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders take prompt and robust action where pupils do not meet high expectations for behaviour.
Actions for Quality Improvement: The new leadership team have been highly effective in achieving positive changes in behaviour across the school.
Managing Bullying and Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: An ambitious curriculum helps pupils develop the knowledge and skills needed to make safe and responsible choices.
Extracurricular Offerings: Many pupils successfully complete their Duke of Edinburgh Award and Sports Leadership Award.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils have many opportunities to learn about a wide range of careers and benefit from an extensive work experience programme.
Managing and Supporting SEND: The curriculum is equally ambitious for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
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Highams Park School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 1534 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
70.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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A comprehensive mixed school for ages 11 to 18, Highams Park School serves the neighbourhood.
Highams Park Academy Trust manages it as an academy.
The Trust serves as the school's counterpart of the Governing Body.
There are more than 1,500 students total, with about 350 enrolled in the 6th Form.
The school is oversubscribed and very well-liked.
The majority of students continue on to the sixth form and then enrol in universities and other institutions of higher learning, some of which are among the most prestigious in the nation.
As an Academy, we uphold our essential principles while receiving direct government funding.
These ideals are summed up in the school's motto, "Achievement through our Endeavors," which also symbolises our conviction that future success can only be attained through group effort.
Our kids' attitudes of compassion and consideration are heavily emphasised.
All school policies and standards are supported by the three fundamental behaviours of "Respect, Responsibility, and Resilience."
We cherish each individual and go above and beyond to provide kids the chance to achieve in all facets of life, not just their academic endeavours.
We set high standards and provide a demanding curriculum to challenge every student.
The curriculum is thoughtfully designed to provide students the attitudes, knowledge, and abilities they will need to succeed in the real world.
The school's digital learning tool, Firefly, is heavily utilised to support learning.
Staff members plan a lot of extracurricular events.
The kids can take use of other options like fieldwork, residential courses, and educational excursions.
We are incredibly proud of the accomplishments of our kids and the resources accessible to them.
However, students' accomplishments are the result of their own committed effort as well as the help and direction of the excellent teachers, support staff, and trustees that Highams Park School is fortunate to have.
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Highams Park Academy Trust manages it as an academy.
The Trust serves as the school's counterpart of the Governing Body.
There are more than 1,500 students total, with about 350 enrolled in the 6th Form.
The school is oversubscribed and very well-liked.
The majority of students continue on to the sixth form and then enrol in universities and other institutions of higher learning, some of which are among the most prestigious in the nation.
As an Academy, we uphold our essential principles while receiving direct government funding.
These ideals are summed up in the school's motto, "Achievement through our Endeavors," which also symbolises our conviction that future success can only be attained through group effort.
Our kids' attitudes of compassion and consideration are heavily emphasised.
All school policies and standards are supported by the three fundamental behaviours of "Respect, Responsibility, and Resilience."
We cherish each individual and go above and beyond to provide kids the chance to achieve in all facets of life, not just their academic endeavours.
We set high standards and provide a demanding curriculum to challenge every student.
The curriculum is thoughtfully designed to provide students the attitudes, knowledge, and abilities they will need to succeed in the real world.
The school's digital learning tool, Firefly, is heavily utilised to support learning.
Staff members plan a lot of extracurricular events.
The kids can take use of other options like fieldwork, residential courses, and educational excursions.
We are incredibly proud of the accomplishments of our kids and the resources accessible to them.
However, students' accomplishments are the result of their own committed effort as well as the help and direction of the excellent teachers, support staff, and trustees that Highams Park School is fortunate to have.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.2 | - | 16 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 50% | 98% | 53% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 11.80% | 35.00% | 6.50% |
| 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 | -0.04 | 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 | 49.0 | 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 | 50% | 38.24% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% | 51.52% | 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 | 33% | 33.28% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% | 14.12% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% | 19.44% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.31 | 3.23 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� 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% | 94.29% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 229 | 128 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 91.67% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 22.71% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 62% | 30.19% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 24.48% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 14.14% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | SP | 0.76% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2% | 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 | -0.1 | 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 | 51.7 | 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 | 59% | 41.2% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% | 55.2% | 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 | 42% | 37.48% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% | 17.08% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 29% | 23.2% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.55 | 3.49 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� 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% | 93.52% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 231 | 127 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 92.71% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 13% | 22.38% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 70% | 29.48% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 8% | 24.43% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 16.33% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.33% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 0.52% | 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 | -0.1 | 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 | 47.1 | 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 | 39% 7 | 34.78% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% 7 | 51.35% | 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 | 45% | 40.61% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% 1 | 13.57% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 28% 4 | 21.7% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.23 | 3.25 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� 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 | 97% | 91.22% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 230 | 125 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 88.78% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 17% | 23.67% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 73% | 27.83% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 22.94% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 14.44% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.22% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.17% | 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 | -0.07 | 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 | 48.2 | 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 | 46% 3 | 36.35% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% 1 | 51.22% | 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 | 56% | 38.65% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% 9 | 13.26% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% 5 | 20.48% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.49 | 3.29 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� 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 | 97% | 90.17% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 210 | 126 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 82.17% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 20% | 19.22% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 66% | 27.11% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 21.61% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 16.33% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 0.78% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 0.61% | 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 | -0.14 | 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 | 47.5 | 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 | 43% | 31.78% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% | 47.52% | 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 | 50% | 30% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 28% | 15.26% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 37% | 17.7% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� 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 | 98% | 89.56% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 204 | 126 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 31.39% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 18% | 17.72% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 73% | 23.67% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 21.17% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 14.94% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.94% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 0.56% | 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 | 34.96 | 25.97 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.29 | 26.23 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.80% | 7.74% | 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 | 140 | 238 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 74% | 67% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 4.73% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 11.45% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 12.55% | 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 | 37.85 | 29.2 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.72 | 29.2 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.1% | 10.88% | 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 | 149 | 299 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 73% | 67.91% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 2.27% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 11.36% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 12.82% | 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 | 31.76 4 | 20.89 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.64 3 | 20.05 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.5% | 5.24% | 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 | 179 | 275 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 66% | 58.17% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 3.92% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 12% | 17.33% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 12.5% | 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 | 27.79 | 21.95 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.91 | 20.85 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.7% | 5.56% | 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 | 28 | 9 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 16 | 33.7% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 4.8% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 9% | 16% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 7.9% | 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 | 27.34 | 17.67 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.8 | 19.26 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.7% | 5.15% | 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 | 26 | 10 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 21 | 25.4% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 2.9% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 12% | 14.6% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 2% | 6.1% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 19th 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Highams Park School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1