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Highfields School

Upper Lumsdale, Matlock, DE4 5NA
Part of: EAST MIDLANDS EDUCATION TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Highfields School
Matlock, DE4 5NA
1,295 Pupils
1,394 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
24.80% FSM %
621 Boys
674 Girls
About Highfields School

Highfields School is an Academies for pupils aged 11–18 based in Derbyshire, East Midlands. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 1,295 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,394. Current headteacher: Andrew Marsh.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Derbyshire or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Derbyshire
Region East Midlands
Administrative District Derbyshire Dales
Parliamentary Constituency Derbyshire Dales
Ward Matlock East & Tansley
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor EAST MIDLANDS EDUCATION TRUST
Inspectorate Not applicable
Opened 01-10-2021
UKPRN 10087314
URN 148299
Data Last Updated 20-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Emma Askew Chair of Local Governing Body 23/09/2024 22/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Rob Atkinson Local Governor 17/05/2024 15/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Stephanie Biggs Local Governor 30/09/2025 29/09/2029 Elected by school staff
Mr Shaun Carr Local Governor 20/03/2025 19/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Adrian Crean Local Governor 23/11/2023 22/11/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Ms Tina Fisher Local Governor 09/11/2022 16/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Dennis Holmes Local Governor 05/10/2023 05/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Heather Longbottom Local Governor 02/12/2024 01/12/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Andrew Marsh Local Governor 01/09/2018 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Miss Sarah Metcalfe Local Governor 16/10/2025 15/10/2029 Elected by parents
Ms Cheryl Randle Local Governor 23/11/2023 14/05/2025 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Ben Redfern Local Governor 02/12/2024 01/12/2028 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy
0.73 km • Matlock
Other
Castle View Primary School
0.96 km • Matlock
Other
All Saints CofE Infant School
1.57 km • Matlock
Other
Tansley Primary School
1.77 km • Matlock
Other
All Saints CofE Junior School
1.9 km • Matlock
Other
St Giles Church of England Primary and Nursery School
2.23 km • Matlock
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Highfields School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Matlock, Derbyshire.
Highfields School has 1,295 pupils, with a capacity of 1,394.
Highfields School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Highfields School is: Non-selective.
The Co-Headteachers at Highfields School is Mr Andrew Marsh.
Highfields School is at Upper Lumsdale, Matlock, DE4 5NA, in the Derbyshire local authority, East Midlands.
Sixth form at Highfields School: Has a sixth form.
Highfields School is currently open.
Contact
Co-Headteachers
Mr Andrew Marsh
Upper Lumsdale, Matlock, DE4 5NA
01629581888
www.highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk
Location
DE4 5NA  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 148299
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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