© OpenStreetMap · © CARTO
ACADEMY CONVERTER · SECONDARY · MIXED
Highfields School
Goodgraded 08/01/2025Ages 11–181,295 pupils
Highfields School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Matlock, within the Derbyshire local authority. The school has around 1,295 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 08/01/2025, Highfields School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.1), an average Attainment 8 score of 45.6 and 48% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Matlock can view Highfields School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 08/01/2025. 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 847
England avg 45.1 · was 45.6 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths43%
England avg 45% · was 48% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths68%
England avg 65% · was 71% in 2023/24
EBacc entry41%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.2
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelB-
A-level grade (point score)B-
APS per entry 35.2
A-level grade (best 3)B-
APS best 3: 35.8
AAB or better19%
Retention93%
Value added0.00
Average · 95% CI -0.1 to 0.1
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake24.7%
Free school meals24.7%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language3.2%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled103%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.1%
Attendance92.1%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher17.6
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence20.1%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Matlock
All schools in Matlock →St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary AcademyGood · 0.5 miCastle View Primary School0.6 miTansley Primary SchoolGood · 1.1 miAll Saints CofE Infant SchoolGood · 1.0 miSt Giles Church of England Primary and Nursery SchoolGood · 1.4 miAll Saints CofE Junior SchoolGood · 1.2 mi
See the full area report for DE4 5NA →