The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.5
3.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
45%
3.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
51%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.27
Band 2Source: 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
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 235 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 128 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,547
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 23.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Waltham Forest
- Trust
- HIGHAMS PARK ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Nigel Armsby (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
34 Handsworth Avenue, Highams Park, London, Essex, E4 9PJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Aubyn's School
Independent · 1.1km away
South Chingford Foundation School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Thorpe Hall Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Whitefield Schools and Centre
Special school · 1.6km away
Whitefield School
Academy · 1.6km away
Frederick Bremer School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Chapel End Junior Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Chapel End Infant School and Early Years Centre
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Highams Park School a selective school?
No. Highams Park School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Highams Park School's Ofsted rating?
Highams Park School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Highams Park School?
Highams Park School currently has 1,547 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Highams Park School take?
Highams Park School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Highams Park School?
Highams Park School is in London, E4 9PJ, in the Waltham Forest local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Highams Park School have a sixth form?
Yes, Highams Park School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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