Parents and Carers, please report all absences via your Class Charts Parent account, online or via the app, rather than by phone or email, before 9am on the day of the absence.
We are very much looking forward to welcoming prospective parents, carers and pupils to our upcoming open events in the Autumn term.
Please save the date for our Open Evening on Thursday 26 September. This will be an opportunity to hear from our Senior Leaders before touring the school departments to meet staff and students.
We will also be hosting five Open Mornings from 9:05am-10:05am to give you a chance to see the school in action on the following dates:
Monday 30 September
Tuesday 01 September
Wednesday 02 September
Thursday 03 September
Friday 04 September
We look forward to welcoming you to our wonderful school.
Highdown School is a very special place. As Headteacher, I am very proud of all we do here and our resolute determination to continue to improve every day. Staff and students aspire to achieve excellence in all we do. Our commitment and resilience is underpinned by core values of Aspiration, Respect and Excellence. We ARE Highdown!
Our philosophy is simple – great teaching supported by committed pastoral care gives great outcomes and life chances for our young people.
of students achieved a good pass in GCSE English/Maths
of students achieved both Maths and English GCSE at 7 or above
of all GCSE grades, are at 9/8/7 level
of GCSE Maths grades are at 7+ (old A grade) and English is at 28%
of the A-Level grades were A* to B grades
pass rate for Technical Qualifications
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Read MoreI would like to thank Highdown for supporting my two children in their education and giving me the experience of a rewarding career in teaching. Staff at Highdown work so hard, and I am sad to leave a dedicated team of people.
Staff
We were really happy to be in Highdown community and would like to convey all our gratitude to Headteacher Ms. Rachel Cave, to all brilliant teachers and to all wonderful school staff, who were and are so kind and helpful!
Parent
The school's curriculum is broad and balanced.
Ofsted
The environment and overall feel of the school has allowed me to thrive in the Sixth Form due to the friendly and hard-working atmosphere created by teachers and students alike.
Sixth Form Student
I would like to thank you and the rest of the teachers at Highdown School for the support and time invested in me throughout my time here. I have enjoyed working as part of this team and appreciate the opportunities that I have had for personal and professional development.
Staff
For all staff - Thank you all for your professionalism, always getting the right tone and always putting the children first. We see it in every message.
Parent
Students are well presented and proud to be members of the school community.
Ofsted