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Highfields School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,300 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. Ofsted last inspected the school in September 2012. The present school opened in 2021.
This school is a member of East Midlands Education Trust. (Other schools in this trust include The Ripley Academy, John Flamsteed Community School, The Kimberley School, The Joseph Whitaker School and Castle Donington College.)
Particular strengths include Environment, Sixth form, Attendance and Attainment.
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very low.
Sixth form: Excellent. Attainment is excellent, progress is excellent and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates are quite low and the incidence of persistent absence is very low.
Attainment: Excellent. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Progress: Above average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Destinations: About average. The proportions of students going on to education, training or work at the ages of 16 and 18 are both roughly average. Show details
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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