The Highfield School Catchment Area
The Highfield School is a academy converter secondary school in Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 978 pupils, and a capacity of 1068 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–18
Age range
978
Pupils
1,068
Capacity
92%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
The Highfield School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Highfield School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Hertfordshire. 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 Hertfordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Hertfordshire catchment area documents →The Highfield School — School Information
- Full address
- Highfield, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3QA
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 27% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 150217
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Highfield School
Is The Highfield School oversubscribed? ▾
The Highfield School is operating close to its capacity of 1068 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for The Highfield School? ▾
Admission to The Highfield School is managed by Hertfordshire. 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 The Highfield School cover? ▾
The Highfield School is a secondary school in Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, 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 The Highfield School? ▾
The Highfield School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.