Highfields School

On Wednesday 20th May 2026, current staff, pupils and former pupils attended the Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Celebration at Buckingham Palace, recognising their outstanding achievement in completing the Gold Award.

Hosted by Prince Edward as part of the DofE’s 70th anniversary celebrations, the event brought together thousands of award holders from across the UK.

We are incredibly proud of everyone who represented the school so brilliantly and should be proud of this fantastic achievement.

A huge congratulations to Molly and Pavneet from Year 8, who have achieved fantastic success with their football club, Sporting Khalsa, by winning the Under-14s VASE Cup!

This is an outstanding accomplishment and a testament to their hard work, dedication, and teamwork both on and off the pitch. We are incredibly proud of Molly and Pavneet for representing themselves and their club so brilliantly.

Sixth Form are once again challenging staff! This time they aim to find out who the best badminton players are.

Be sure not to miss the exciting tournament after the half term break.

Another half term done and just one more to go before the Summer Holidays!
Of course, we’re not the type of school to end the year quietly…
Next half term is packed with exciting opportunities and unforgettable experiences, including trips to Legoland, Leicester Space Centre, university visits and Alton Towers!
That’s alongside awards evenings, Proms, Year 6 transition events, and so many more incredible moments still to come.
For now though, we hope everyone enjoys a wonderful break and a very well-earned rest. We look forward to welcoming everyone back for an amazing final half term!

✨ Year 13 Prom 2026 ✨

We can’t quite believe it’s nearly that time of year already…

We are delighted to invite all of our Year 13 students to attend this year’s prom. One last magical evening to celebrate everything you have achieved. An unforgettable night shared with the staff who have had the privilege of watching you grow throughout your journey with us.

Make memories, celebrate friendships, and mark the end of an incredible chapter together.

Contact the Sixth Form team to secure your ticket now.

For several years, Highfields has entered the Staffordshire Schools Cricket competitions from Year 7 through to Year 10, enjoying great success by regularly reaching semi-finals and finals. This year, both the Year 7 and Year 8 teams have continued that success by reaching the quarter-final stage following two very convincing victories.

The Year 7 team comfortably progressed to the quarter-finals, with Josh and Ashton guiding the team to victory without losing a wicket. The Year 8 team were equally impressive, scoring 122 in just 12 overs, including an outstanding unbeaten 44 from Nial. The bowlers then stepped up brilliantly to dismiss the opposition for 68, highlighted by a superb five-wicket haul from Aarav.

Congratulations to both teams, who will now look to build on this success in the quarter-finals after half term.

What a day for The Highfields School Year 7 rugby team!

They recently enjoyed an unforgettable rewards trip to watch Leicester Tigers take on Northampton Saints at Mattioli Woods Welford Road.

The trip celebrated the team’s fantastic commitment, attitude, and performances throughout the year. Highlights included a brilliant coaching session with Leicester Tigers community coaches and the opportunity to interview first-team player Charlie Myall, gaining insight into life as a professional rugby player.

The day finished in style as Leicester Tigers secured an impressive 41–17 victory in an electric atmosphere! A huge thank you to Leicester Tigers for giving our students such a memorable and inspiring experience.

Highfields students, this is the one that you want!
Auditions for our upcoming production of Grease are coming soon and we’re looking for singers, dancers, actors and backstage superstars to join the fun!

Whether you were Born to Hand Jive or just want to make some Summer Nights memories, there’s a place for everyone

Are you hopelessly devoted to musical theatre?
Ready to shake up Rydell High?
Think you’ve got chills multiplying?

Then audition for GREASE!

With exams well underway, we want to make sure our Year 11 students are starting each day the right way!
Our wonderful catering team have been providing extra special revision breakfasts, helping students fuel up with a hearty meal before heading into their exams.
Alongside breakfast, our fantastic teachers have been on hand to go over revision notes, answer last-minute questions, and offer plenty of encouragement and support. We’re so proud of the hard work and determination our students are showing during exam season!
Good luck to all of our Year 11s. You’ve got this!

Our Lower School STEM Club have been busy bees recently, building bug hotels from recycled materials!
Their marvelous creations will help care for the smallest wildlife residents here at Highfields, while teaching students all about the delicate balance of nature and the importance of protecting local ecosystems.
STEM Club meets every Thursday after school and is open to all Year 7 and 8 students. With exciting new discoveries to be made each week, we can’t wait to see what they do next!