Highgate Wood Secondary School
#159 of 640 secondary schools in London
#732 of 4,090 nationally
About Highgate Wood Secondary School
Highgate Wood Secondary School is a local authority secondary located in London, in the Haringey local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 11–18. In 2025 it enrolled 1,524 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 76.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of secondary schools in England and 159th of 640 ranked secondary schools in London. Its strongest component is attainment 8 (87th percentile), and its weakest is a level points per entry (51th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 1,524; capacity filled 104%; grade 4+ english & maths 79.3%; ebacc average points 4.97.
There are 1547 schools in London; Highgate Wood Secondary School ranks 332nd of 1339 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)56.3
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)62.4%
- A level points per entry (10%)34.2
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)22.3%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Highgate Wood Secondary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 1,524
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 22.3%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 104%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- Attainment 8
- 56.3
- Average GCSE points across eight subjects.
- Grade 5+ English & maths
- 62.4%
- Share of pupils with a strong pass in both English and maths GCSE.
- Grade 4+ English & maths
- 79.3%
- Share of pupils with a standard pass in both English and maths GCSE.
- EBacc average points
- 4.97
- Average point score across the English Baccalaureate subjects.
- A level points per entry
- 34.2
- Average points per A level entry (A* = 60, E = 10).
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Schools near Highgate Wood Secondary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
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882 students · 752 m away
Rokesly Junior School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
270 students · 944 m away
Rokesly Infant & Nursery School
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The Avenue Pre-Preparatory School and Nursery
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Whitehall Park School
London · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
202 students · 1.0 km away
Ashmount Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
390 students · 1.1 km away
St Mary's CofE Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
306 students · 1.1 km away
Muswell Hill Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
419 students · 1.2 km away
St James Church of England Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
189 students · 1.2 km away
Greig City Academy
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,137 students · 1.3 km away
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Brentside High School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Highgate Wood Secondary School a good school?
Highgate Wood Secondary School has a Success Index (England) of 76.6 out of 100 (Top 25% of secondary schools in England) and ranks #159 of 640 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Highgate Wood Secondary School rank in London?
Highgate Wood Secondary School ranks #159 of 640 secondary schools in London and #732 of 4,090 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Highgate Wood Secondary School?
Highgate Wood Secondary School had 1,524 students in 2025.
Is Highgate Wood Secondary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Highgate Wood Secondary School is classified as a secondary covering Ages 11–18. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Highgate Wood Secondary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Highgate Wood Secondary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.