The Highfield School

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Highfield School
Address: Highfield
Town/City: Letchworth Garden City
County: Hertfordshire
Postcode: SG6 3QA
Telephone Number: 01462 620500
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2024
Trust: Scholars' Education Trust
Sponsor: Scholars' Education Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Lucy Miles
Capacity: 1068
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 937 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 88% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 27%

Location and administration

URN: 150217
DfE Number: 919/4122
UKPRN: 10093457
UPRN: 100081258155
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: North Hertfordshire (E07000099)
Constituency: North East Hertfordshire (E14001393)
Electoral Ward: Letchworth South West (E05015772)

Easting & Northing: 520873E, 231504N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 58' 10.24" N 0° 14' 30.33" W
Plus Code: 9C3XXQ95+R7

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Lauren Cradduck - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 January 2029.
  • Jack Gladas - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 May 2027.
  • Mr Philip Hobbs - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 October 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 14 November 2027.
  • Lucy Miles - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2020 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Dan Nearney - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 October 2026.
  • Dan Nearney - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 October 2026.
  • Derin Ovonlen - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 October 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 November 2025.
  • Mr Duncan Painter - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 December 2018 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 November 2026.
  • Ms Traci Spires - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 March 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 26 March 2028.
  • Mr Paul Switzer - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 November 2026.
  • Chris Wood - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 July 2022 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 10 July 2026.