Highbury Fields SchoolHighbury Hill , London

Highbury Fields School, based in London, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a girls school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Highbury Fields School currently has around 729 pupils on roll, which is about 69% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and 100% girls. Around 50.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 26.6%.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 21%. white british pupils make up about 16.6% , followed by other white at 15.4%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 92% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (90%) , including 58% who stay in school sixth forms and 23% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .