The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 56.3 vs national 43.8)
- The school is at capacity (105% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
56.3
12.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
62%
20.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
32%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.10
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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 266 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 125 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,543
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 20.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Haringey
- Head
- Mr Patrick Cozier (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2021 | School Inspection
Short inspection
November 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
September 2010 | 28 September 2010
Full inspection
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Montenotte Road, London, N8 8RN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmColeridge Primary School
Primary · 752m away
Whitehall Park School
Primary · 1.0km away
Ashmount Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Margaret McMillan Nursery School
Nursery · 1.2km away
St Aloysius' College
Secondary · 1.4km away
The Harington Scheme Ltd
Special school · 1.4km away
Channing School
Independent · 1.5km away
The Bridge Satellite Provision
Free school · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Highgate Wood Secondary School a selective school?
No. Highgate Wood Secondary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Highgate Wood Secondary School?
Highgate Wood Secondary School currently has 1,543 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Highgate Wood Secondary School take?
Highgate Wood Secondary School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Highgate Wood Secondary School?
Highgate Wood Secondary School is in London, N8 8RN, in the Haringey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Highgate Wood Secondary School have a sixth form?
Yes, Highgate Wood Secondary School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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