Highfields School
Academy converter · Sixth form
Matlock, DE4 5NA
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Top 40% in England
2 of 4 in Derbyshire Dales
Pupils
1,298
First preferences per place
0.99
2026/27
Absence
7.1%
2024/25
A level average
B-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 50.2 | 45.6 | 47.0 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 59% | 48% | 43% | |
| Average English grade | 5.5 | 5.1 | 5.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.0 | 4.6 | 4.4 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 61% | 43% | 42% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.09 | 0.05 | — |
68% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Anthony Gell School · 4.9 mi · No rating · Top 42% in England
- Tupton Hall School · 5.8 mi · Good · Bottom 18% in England
- Brookfield Community School · 6.5 mi · Good · Top 22% in England
- Parkside Community School · 7.0 mi · Report card · Bottom 16% in England
- David Nieper Academy · 7.2 mi · Good · Bottom 14% in England
- Outwood Academy Hasland Hall · 7.3 mi · Good · Top 40% in England
The neighbourhood
Highfields School is in Matlock North (typical home £317,000, crime low).
What is Highfields School's Ofsted rating?
Highfields School does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does Highfields School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Highfields School is in the top 40% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.