Located in London, Highlands School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed 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.
Highlands School currently has around 1650 pupils on roll, which is about 104% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.2% boys and 49.8% girls. Around 17.1% 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 6.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17.7%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 18 pupils.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 32.4%. other white pupils make up about 27.6%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 96% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (93%) , including 69% who stay in school sixth forms and 19% progressing to further education , while 2% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | 148 Worlds End Lane, London, N21 1QQ |
| Website: | http://www.highlands.enfield.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02083701100 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Enfield |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Vincent McInerney |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 132256 |
Ofsted inspection date: 05/11/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1589 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1650 |
| Number of Boys: | 829 |
| Number of Girls: | 821 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 17.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 32.40% | 535 |
| Other White | 27.60% | 456 |
| Other Mixed | 7.00% | 116 |
| African | 5.60% | 93 |
| Unclassified | 5.00% | 82 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 4.70% | 77 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.00% | 49 |
| White and Asian | 2.50% | 42 |
| Other Asian | 2.30% | 38 |
| Caribbean | 2.30% | 38 |
| Indian | 2.20% | 37 |
| White and Black African | 1.20% | 19 |
| Other Black | 1.10% | 18 |
| Pakistani | 0.80% | 14 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.80% | 14 |
| Irish | 0.70% | 11 |
| Chinese | 0.70% | 11 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Park Primary School World's End Lane , Winchmore Hill N21 1PP | 3out of 4 | 154 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Park Primary School World's End Lane , Winchmore Hill N21 1PP | - not rated | 154 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merryhills Primary School Bincote Road , EN2 7RE | 3out of 4 | 413 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merryhills Primary School Bincote Road , EN2 7RE | - not rated | 413 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eversley Primary School Chaseville Park Road , N21 1PD | - not rated | 783 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands School 148 Worlds End Lane , N21 1QQ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Enfield Grammar School Market Place , EN2 6LN | 3out of 4 | 1,952 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Enfield Grammar School Market Place , EN2 6LN | - not rated | 1,952 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Enfield County School for Girls Holly Walk , EN2 6QG | 3out of 4 | 1,959 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wren Academy Enfield 3 Chace Village Road , EN2 8GH | 3out of 4 | 2,122 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southgate College High Street , Southgate N14 6BS | - not rated | 2,753 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonton County School Little Bury Street , Edmonton N9 9JZ | 3out of 4 | 2,972 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Park Preparatory School 13 The Chine , Grange Park N21 2EA | - not rated | 1,356 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keble Preparatory School Wades Hill , Winchmore Hill N21 1BG | - not rated | 1,635 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Centre Trinity Street , EN2 6NS | - not rated | 1,889 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Primary Outreach and Offsite Behaviour Support Team Trinity Street , EN2 6NS | - not rated | 1,889 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Silverways School St Andrew's Parish Centre , Silver Street EN1 3EG | - not rated | 2,083 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.