Higham Lane School

About Higham Lane School

Higham Lane School is a secondary school in Nuneaton, United Kingdom. It is part of the Central England Academy Trust (CEAT) family and has a strong focus on academic achievement and personal development.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Michael Gannon

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.0

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 4.0

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 185 responses • 12.5% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

73.5% positive 26% negative

My child feels safe at this school

81.6% positive 16.2% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

78.4% positive 18.9% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

89.7% positive 8.1% negative

My child does well at this school

80% positive 16.2% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 185 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

86.9

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

54.0

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

+0.59

Progress 8

Well above average

64.5%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

82.9%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

22.0% entered EBacc

18.0% achieved EBacc

245 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Sarah B

Parent Oct 10, 2022

4.0

"Mixed Feelings about the School"

We've been a bit disappointed with the communication from the school about our child's progress. However, the teachers seem very enthusiastic and the school's efforts to raise money for charity are really commendable. My child enjoys going to school and the facilities are great, so we'll keep an open mind and see how things develop.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 4/5

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Emily J

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"A Brilliant School with Amazing Teachers"

We've been blown away by the dedication and passion of the teachers at Higham Lane School. My child has thrived in their GCSE classes and the extra-curricular activities have really helped them develop their interests. The school's values of 'Work Hard, Be Kind, Take Responsibility' really shine through in the way the students and staff interact with each other.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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David T

Parent Jun 15, 2022

5.0

"Excellent Education and Fantastic Facilities"

We had a great experience at Higham Lane School and our child was well-prepared for their A-levels. The school's facilities are top-notch and the ASPIRE talks have provided such valuable opportunities for our child to explore different career paths. We're so grateful for the education our child received.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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