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The Highfield School is a non-selective academy. It has about 850 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. The present school opened in 2024.
This school is a member of Scholars' Education Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Sir John Lawes School, Priory Academy, Samuel Ryder Academy, Robert Barclay Academy and Longdean School.)
Particular strengths include Environment, Representation and Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Disadvantaged pupils, Attendance, Sixth form and Finances.
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is quite low.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Attainment: About average. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: About average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is roughly average. Show details
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment is about average, progress is below average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are below average. Progress at 16-18 is poor. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
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