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Highfields School
Goodgraded 08/01/2025Ages 11–181,295 pupilsDoes not apply
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.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance92.1%England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher17.6England avg 17.6
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals24.7%England avg 28.6%
English not first language3.2%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 847
Progress 8+0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths43%
Grade 4+ English & maths
EBacc entry
EBacc average point score
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)B-APS per entry 35.2
Retention93%
Value added
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
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
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