Teaching, learning and outcomes
The Highlands Sixth Form curriculum is ambitious and designed to educate students in the best possible way in each subject, and to build cultural capital. The curriculum at Highlands is delivered by a team of well qualified teachers who are leaders in their fields. Examples of our teaching staff include:
The impact of teaching and learning can be seen by the outcomes of the KS5 exams in 2025/26:
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Our 2026 exam results place Highlands School and Sixth Form in the top 25% of schools and colleges for value-added progress.
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72% of students achieved their first choice university destination.
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35% of students who went to uni went to a Russell Group university.
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40% of non disadvantaged students going to Russell Group universities.
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31% of disadvantaged students going to Russell Group universities.
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Top 25% nationally for student progress in Art (Photography), English Literature, Government and Politics, History, Mathematics (Further), Physical Education, Psychology, Religious Studies and Sociology.
Performance data
Uneven impact of the pandemic on 2021/22 school and college performance data
The government recommends:
- Not making direct comparisons with data from previous years or between schools or colleges.
- Discussing with the school or college factors that may have influenced these results and consider a range of information when forming a view on how well a school or college is doing, including pupil/student population information.