The Highfield School, Letchworth Garden City

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Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~1.8km)Possible (~2.5km)Unlikely (~3.3km)Confidence: medium

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Lucy Miles
Pupils:937 / 1,068 capacity
LA:Hertfordshire
Phone:01462620500
Address:Highfield, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3QA
Trust:SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST
Admissions:Non-selective
Status:open
Opened:1 January 2024

Ofsted Rating

Good

Overall

URN:150217
UKPRN:10093457
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:North East Hertfordshire
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

Ofsted rated this school Good.

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At a Glance

27.0%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

Yes

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

What Parents Think

11 responses
Would recommend18%
Child is happy55%
Well taught46%
Good progress27%
Feels safe46%
Well behaved9%
Bullying dealt with9%
Kept informed36%
Handles concerns9%
Wider development18%

Source: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree

Class Sizes

22.2

Avg class size

40

Total classes

3 classes with more than 30 pupils

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Bus Stops

Highfield School (nr)
172m · 3 min walk
Highfield (NW-bound)
287m · 5 min walk
West View (NE-bound)
382m · 6 min walk
High Avenue (NW-bound)
515m · 8 min walk
Hitchin Road (NE-bound)
533m · 9 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

88%

Available places

937 pupils

1,068 capacity

131 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Letchworth Garden City

Medium pressure
New homes approved:529
Projected new pupils:95

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Letchworth Garden City

Admissions Demand - Hertfordshire

Low demand0.89x oversubscription

Places available

15,354

Applications

13,699

Got 1st preference

75.8%

Got preferred school

94.7%

Secondary admissions across Hertfordshire (2025/26)

Inspection History(100)

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Good
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Good
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Good

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

9.98672%

Overall absence

28.93855%

Persistent absence

895

Enrolments

Authorised6.46447%
Unauthorised3.52225%
Persistent (10%+)28.93855%
Severe (50%+)5.36313%

Absence trend

10.26033%
23/24
9.98672%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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