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Highgate Wood Secondary School
Goodgraded 18/11/2021Ages 11–181,543 pupils
Highgate Wood Secondary School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in London, within the Haringey local authority. The school has around 1,543 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 18/11/2021, Highgate Wood Secondary School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.3), an average Attainment 8 score of 51.5 and 52% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in London can view Highgate Wood Secondary School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 18/11/2021. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points1 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 856.3
England avg 45.1 · was 50.8 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths62%
England avg 45% · was 51% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths79%
England avg 65% · was 70% in 2023/24
EBacc entry32%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.97
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelC+
A-level grade (point score)C+
APS per entry 34.2
A-level grade (best 3)C+
APS best 3: 34.6
AAB or better12%
Retention94%
Value added+0.10
Average · 95% CI -0.0 to 0.2
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake21.3%
Free school meals21.3%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language23.9%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled94%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing93.1%
Attendance93.1%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher16.7
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence16.6%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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