The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 55.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (104% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
55.5
11.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
65%
22.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
88%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.24
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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
94%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 231 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
1% 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 133 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,650
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 17.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Enfield
- Head
- Mr Vincent McInerney (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
July 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2007 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2006 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
March 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
148 Worlds End Lane, London, N21 1QQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGrange Park Primary School
Primary · Very close
Merryhills Primary School
Primary · 378m away
Eversley Primary School
Primary · 717m away
Grange Park Preparatory School
Independent · 1.2km away
Keble Preparatory School
Independent · 1.5km away
Wolfson Hillel Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Chase Side Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Enfield Grammar School
Secondary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Highlands School a selective school?
No. Highlands School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Highlands School's Ofsted rating?
Highlands School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Highlands School?
Highlands School currently has 1,650 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Highlands School take?
Highlands School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Highlands School?
Highlands School is in London, N21 1QQ, in the Enfield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Highlands School have a sixth form?
Yes, Highlands School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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