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Highbury Fields School

Highbury Hill, London, N5 1AR
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Highbury Fields School
London, N5 1AR
729 Pupils
1,050 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
50.90% FSM %
— Boys
729 Girls
About Highbury Fields School

Highbury Fields School is a Secondary Local authority maintained schools serving London and the surrounding area in Islington with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 11–18 is part of the London region.

It has 729 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,050. Current headteacher: Tim Fox.

Information on Highbury Fields School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Islington
Region London
Administrative District Islington
Parliamentary Constituency Islington North
Ward Highbury
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Girls
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10003067
URN 100455
Data Last Updated 12-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Maria Cunningham Chair of Governors 09/07/2022 08/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Hannah Alberman Governor 08/01/2025 07/01/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Saskia Forster Governor 15/01/2025 14/01/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Tim Fox Governor 01/09/2013 31/08/2027 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Richard Hadley Governor 10/07/2022 09/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Ellen Harris Governor 01/12/2025 01/12/2028 Elected by parents
Ms Louise Russell Governor 18/05/2021 17/05/2025 Elected by parents
Ms Nicole Van-Staeyen Governor 25/11/2024 24/11/2028 Elected by school staff
Ms Italla Warburton Governor 14/12/2022 13/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Lizzi Watson Governor 14/12/2022 13/12/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Angelo Weekes Governor 30/03/2023 29/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Lynn Yapp Governor 02/02/2023 01/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
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Frequently Asked Questions
Highbury Fields School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in London, Islington.
Highbury Fields School has 729 pupils, with a capacity of 1,050.
Highbury Fields School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Highbury Fields School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Highbury Fields School is Mr Tim Fox.
Highbury Fields School is at Highbury Hill, London, N5 1AR, in the Islington local authority, London.
Sixth form at Highbury Fields School: Has a sixth form.
Highbury Fields School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Tim Fox
Highbury Hill, London, N5 1AR
02072881888
www.highburyfields.islington.sch.uk/
Location
N5 1AR  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 100455
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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