Highfields School

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Good

Upper Lumsdale, Matlock, DE4 5NAOpen in maps

Highfields School is a secondary school in Matlock for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. It ranks 16th of 45 secondary schools in Derbyshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2012.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 26 September 2012, report published 22 October 2012

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

202 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score47.0

47.0, 0.9 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths43.1%

43.1%, 2.3 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths68.3%

68.3%, 3.5 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc40.6%

40.6%, 0.1 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.20

4.20, 0.11 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

106 students

Average point score per A level entry35.23

35.23, 0.23 above the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade B-, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,298 pupils on roll, with places for 1,394

Eligible for free school meals24.7%

24.7%, 1.8 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language3.2%

3.2%, 18.4 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support9.2%

9.2%, 5.6 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.9%

2.9%, 3.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Highfields School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Anthony Gell School5 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 45.8
Tupton Hall School6 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 41.1
Brookfield Community School6 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 50.8
Parkside Community School7 milesReport card: Needs attention to expected standardAttainment 8: 41.0
David Nieper Academy7 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 41.0

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
EAST MIDLANDS EDUCATION TRUST
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Andrew Marsh
Phone
01629581888
Website
highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk
Address
Upper Lumsdale, Matlock, DE4 5NA
Local authority
Derbyshire
URN
148299

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.