Highbury Fields School
Highbury Hill, London, N5 1AROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Highbury Fields School is a secondary school in Islington for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 69 schools in Islington. It ranks 3rd of 8 secondary schools in Islington. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in October 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 October 2016, report published 10 November 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Sixth form provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 27 September 2022
Leaders and staff have extremely high expectations for all aspects of school life. One parent or carer reflected the views of many, saying, 'the school focuses on the holistic child'. For example, pupils take part in termly activities such as enterprise days, team building days and 'women in tech' workshops. These events build pupils' ambition and confidence. Pupils take part in a wide range of visits. Leaders connect these to the curriculum so that pupils extend their learning. For example, after reading a novel by Charles Dickens, pupils visited Dickens' house. Leaders ensure that pupils can take part in activities that are often new to them. These include archery, climbing and sailing. Pupils are proud of their school. They enjoy school and feel safe. They are well cared for. Pupils act respectfully towards staff and other pupils. Bullying is rare and when it does occur leaders take action. Throughout the school pupils are keen to volunteer to support the school and others. Older pupils act as peer mentors and younger pupils help with school events. Pupils learn about and celebrate their own and others' cultures and faiths.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
134 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
19 students
Average A level grade B, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
733 pupils on roll, with places for 1,050
Schools near Highbury Fields School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The London Screen Academy | 0.2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| City of London Academy Highbury Grove | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 45.4 |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 59.3 |
| North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School | 0.6 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 67.5 |
| St Paul's Waldorf School | 0.7 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Girls
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Tim Fox
- Phone
- 02072881888
- Address
- Highbury Hill, London, N5 1AR
- Local authority
- Islington
- URN
- 100455
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.