Open Other Secondary Mixed

The Highfield School

Highfield, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3QA
Part of: SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
Region Map Compare Catchment Chances Nearby League Tables Similar Schools Website
Schools in England
National Education Directory
The Highfield School
Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3QA
978 Pupils
1,068 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
27.00% FSM %
468 Boys
510 Girls
About The Highfield School

The Highfield School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 11–18 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 978 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,068. Current headteacher: Lucy Miles.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Hertfordshire
Region East of England
Administrative District North Hertfordshire
Parliamentary Constituency North East Hertfordshire
Ward Letchworth South West
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 SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST
Inspectorate Not applicable
Opened 01-01-2024
UKPRN 10093457
URN 150217
Data Last Updated 21-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Dan Nearney Chair of Local Governing Body 01/12/2024 05/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Lauren Cradduck Local Governor 22/02/2025 21/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Jack Gladas Local Governor 23/05/2023 22/05/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Philip Hobbs Local Governor 18/10/2021 14/11/2027 Elected by school staff
Lucy Miles Local Governor 01/09/2020 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Dan Nearney Local Governor 06/10/2022 05/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Derin Ovonlen Local Governor 19/10/2020 18/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Duncan Painter Local Governor 17/12/2018 01/11/2026 Elected by parents
Ms Traci Spires Local Governor 27/03/2024 26/03/2026 Elected by school staff
Mr Paul Switzer Local Governor 02/11/2022 01/11/2026 Elected by parents
Chris Wood Local Governor 11/07/2022 10/07/2026 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Schools Nearby
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School
0.12 km • Letchworth Garden City
Other
North Herts Education Support Centre
0.12 km • Letchworth Garden City
Other
St Francis College
0.78 km • Letchworth Garden City
Other
Fearnhill School
0.92 km • Letchworth
Other
St Christopher School
1.06 km • Letchworth Garden City
Other
Icknield Infant and Nursery School
1.23 km • Letchworth Garden City
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Highfield School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire.
The Highfield School has 978 pupils, with a capacity of 1,068.
The Highfield School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at The Highfield School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at The Highfield School is Mrs Lucy Miles.
The Highfield School is at Highfield, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3QA, in the Hertfordshire local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at The Highfield School: Has a sixth form.
The Highfield School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Lucy Miles
Highfield, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3QA
01462620500
www.highfield.herts.sch.uk
Location
SG6 3QA  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
View on DfE GIAS Ofsted Report Compare this School Check Catchment Chances Similar Schools in Hertfordshire School Website
Quick Summary
URN 150217
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
© 2026 Schools in England. All rights reserved — Open Government Licence.
AI-Powered
Similar Schools You Might Consider
Finding similar schools…
Ask EduBot anything about schools!