Highfields School Catchment Area
Highfields School is a academy converter secondary school in Matlock, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1295 pupils, and a capacity of 1394 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–18
Age range
1,295
Pupils
1,394
Capacity
93%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2012
Highfields School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Highfields School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Derbyshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Derbyshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Derbyshire catchment area documents →Highfields School — School Information
- Full address
- Upper Lumsdale, Matlock, DE4 5NA
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 24.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 148299
Other Secondary Schools in Matlock
If Highfields School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Matlock are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Highfields School
Is Highfields School oversubscribed? ▾
Highfields School is operating close to its capacity of 1394 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Highfields School? ▾
Admission to Highfields School is managed by Derbyshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Highfields School cover? ▾
Highfields School is a secondary school in Matlock, Derbyshire, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Highfields School? ▾
Highfields School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.