The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 52.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
52.3
8.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
62%
19.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
82%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.00
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 244 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 121 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,477
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 15.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Warwickshire
- Trust
- CENTRAL ENGLAND ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Michael Gannon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Shanklin Drive, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 0BJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNorth Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College
16 plus · 490m away
St Nicolas CofE Academy
Primary · 639m away
Weddington Primary School
Primary · 673m away
Etone College
Secondary · 795m away
Higham Lane North Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
King Edward VI College
16 plus · 1.3km away
Lower Farm Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Abbey CofE Infant School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Higham Lane School a selective school?
No. Higham Lane School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Higham Lane School's Ofsted rating?
Higham Lane School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Higham Lane School?
Higham Lane School currently has 1,477 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Higham Lane School take?
Higham Lane School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Higham Lane School?
Higham Lane School is in Nuneaton, CV10 0BJ, in the Warwickshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Higham Lane School have a sixth form?
Yes, Higham Lane School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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