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Highgate Wood Secondary School
Goodgraded 18/11/2021Ages 11–181,543 pupilsDoes not apply
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.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance93.1%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence16.6%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher16.7England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals21.3%England avg 28.6%
English not first language23.9%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 856.3
Progress 8+0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths62%
Grade 4+ English & maths79%
EBacc entry32%
EBacc average point score4.97
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)C+APS per entry 34.2
Value added+0.10Average · 95% CI -0.0 to 0.2
Retention94%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
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