Why this school could fit you
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- Gcse entry requirements
- Named core values motto
- Duke of edinburgh award
- Safe nurturing environment
- Strong staff student relationships
- Whole school enrichment ethos
- High expectations aspiration
- University progression rate
- Extracurricular clubs
- Academic excellence rigour
- Character personal development
- Sixth form leadership
- Dedicated send support
- Outstanding ofsted rating
- External agency partnerships
- Pastoral care structure
- Social emotional life skills development
- Student leadership peer support
- Sendco leadership
- Learning support assistants
- Gcse results
- Student known as individual
- Mental health wellbeing provision
- Inclusive for all
- Course offering breadth
- Leadership and social action
- Sixth Form applications are assessed on an individual basis rather than by fi...
- Business and industry partnerships
- Sixth form students attend a UCAS Discover Day to explore university opportun...
- Average grade metric
- Careers guidance and ucas support
- PSHE curriculum includes resilience skills, health and wellbeing, and sex and...
- Respect kindness culture
- Sixth form enrichment
- Strong community belonging
- Designated safeguarding lead
- Performing arts and music
Welcome to The Highfield School
Your choice of course at Post 16 is one of the most important decisions you will make in your life; it can help to determine your university, your career, your future. We have years of experience of getting students into the best universities and on to the most appropriate courses, which is why we currently have over 600 students choosing us to help them achieve their very best. Our dedicated staff are committed to ensuring every student reaches their full potential through personalized support and excellent teaching.
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Secondary, Sixth Form
Suitable Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
937 Total
No. of Boys
451 (48.1%)
No. of Girls
486 (51.9%)
Courses
Show all coursesArt and Design (Fine Art)
Biology
English Language
Film Studies
Geography
Study Skills
Events
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Exciting Events Ahead!
A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.
Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.
Admissions Process
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Key Dates & Deadlines
Sep 2, 2024
Inset Day|Sep 2
Oct 28, 2024
Autumn Half Term|Oct 28 - Nov 1
Dec 23, 2024
Christmas Break|Dec 23 - Jan 3
Jan 3, 2025
Inset Day|Jan 3
Feb 17, 2025
Spring Half Term|Feb 17 - Feb 21
Apr 7, 2025
Easter Break|Apr 7 - Apr 18
May 5, 2025
May Day Bank Holiday|May 5
May 26, 2025
Summer Half Term|May 26 - May 30
Jul 24, 2025
Summer Break|Jul 24 - Sep 1
Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
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Alumni Stories
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About School
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Mixed |