Highams Park School

The school provides links to local authority SEND Local Offers, which detail available SEND support and the process for applying for an EHCP.

“Please find a link to the SEND local offers. The Local offer outlines the SEND support that the respective LA can offer. It also contains important information on how to apply for an EHCP and the processes around this.”

School has a dedicated SEND team including an Assistant Principal for SEND and Inclusion, Deputy SENCos, an EHCP Coordinator, HLTAs, an ELSA, and multiple Teaching Assistants supporting students.

“We are dedicated to providing tailored teaching assistance to support our students in achieving their full potential. Our team works closely with teachers, parents, and specialists to create an inclusive and supportive educational environment.”

The school has dedicated school counsellors and a Counselling Coordinator supporting student mental health and wellbeing

“Our dedicated school counsellors are available to support our students, helping them navigate through any challenges they might face during their time with us.”

The school has a named Designated Safeguarding Lead plus multiple Deputy DSLs covering pastoral, behaviour, SEND, and sixth form roles.

“James Lampshire - Designated Safegaurding Lead (DSL)”

18 of 25 BTEC grades achieved at least a Distinction

“Our BTEC results continued to be outstanding, with 18 of the 25 grades awarded achieving at least a Distinction.”

French subject progress ranked in the top 1% of the country

“Top 1% of the country for progress”

Purpose-built 6th Form facilities include dedicated classrooms and 3 separate study areas

“our purpose built 6th Form facilities, that includes dedicated 6th Form classrooms and 3 separate 6th Form study areas, supporting our students in becoming independent learners.”

6th Form Bulletin provides weekly details of super-curricular opportunities, university schemes, apprenticeships and careers fairs.

“Students are provided with a 6th Form Bulletin weekly which gives details of a number of ‘super-curricular opportunities’ such as university schemes, taster days and mini courses to help them get into the best university possible.”

Prefect team/Student Leadership Team gives Year 12/13 students leadership opportunities and a voice in the Sixth Form.

“Our Prefect team is made up of students in Year 12 and 13 who wish to make the 6th Form the best place it can be and ensure Student Voice is heard.”

School motto 'Success through our Endeavours' with core behaviours of Respect, Responsibility and Resilience underpinning expectations.

“The school’s motto of “Success through our Endeavours”, summarises these values and reflects our belief that it is by collective hard work that future success is achieved.”

School states it has high expectations and a rigorous curriculum to stretch every student.

“We have high expectations and we organise a rigorous curriculum to stretch every student.”

Sixth Form judged Outstanding by Ofsted following inspection in May 2024

“Our Sixth Form has been judged to be Outstanding following a rigorous inspection process on 22nd and 23rd May 2024.”

Sixth form of approximately 350 students

“approximately 350 students in our Sixth Form”

The school has a dedicated appeals section/process for sixth-form admissions.

“Appeals can be made by visiting our appeals section”

In 2025, 31% of students obtained places at Russell Group universities, significantly above national averages

“In 2025, 31% of our students obtained places at Russell Group universities . This is significantly above national averages.”

In 2025, 84% of students obtained places at their firm choice university, above national averages

“In 2025, 84% of our students obtained places at their firm choice university . This is above national averages.”

Sixth form has had outstanding A level and BTEC progress for 9 consecutive years

“For the last 9 years, Highams Park Sixth Form has been pleased to have outstanding progress for our A level and BTEC qualifications.”

A Level and BTEC results placed the school in the top 25% nationally for student progress since 2018/19; in 2025 top 15% for A level progress and top 10% for BTEC

“Our Key Stage 5 results since the academic year of 2018/19 have been excellent, both our A Level and Level 3 BTEC results placed Highams Park School within the top 25% of Post-16 education providers nationally for student progress during this time. In 2025 we were placed in the top 15% of the country for progress in A level and 10% at BTEC.”