Highlands School

Highlands is a very successful and popular school with a thriving sixth form. Our students come from a range of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds and we are proud to be one of the most popular and high achieving schools in London. Our stated goal is “To provide a world class educational experience for our students. In whatever we do, to be held as an example of best practice to other schools.” This is an aspirational goal, but one we judge ourselves against at all times. If you are successful in your application you will play a key role in improving Highlands towards achieving this. We are judged ‘Outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted. When we were recently inspected in November 2024, the Ofsted report highlighted the excellent curriculum, behaviour, safeguarding and personal development the school offers. The report said that students “thrive in this diverse and inclusive school”. Academic achievement is excellent at Highlands and we are featured in the Times ‘Parent Power’ lists of the top schools in England. Our stated goal is “To provide a world class educational experience for our students. In whatever we do, to be held as an example of best practice to other schools.” We take this very seriously and we have very high expectations of ourselves and each other. Our values are determination, aspiration, respect and equality (DARE) . These values underpin all of our work, and are our guiding principles. They summarise what we expect from students and staff and our motto is ‘Dare to flourish’ because we want all of our school community to grow and to develop.