Highfields School, Matlock, is a growing school with over 1,200 students. It belongs to The EMET Trust which promotes the autonomy of its members and includes the prestigious West Bridgford School. It is a co-educational, day comprehensive school for students aged 11 to 18 years. The school is situated on two sites, 1.8 miles apart, Starkholmes (Years 7 – 8) and Lumsdale (Years 9 – 13).
To be an inclusive, happy community that values every individual and inspires them to achieve their full potential.
To achieve our core purpose and values we aim to:
Respect all students and staff as individuals
Celebrate diversity and promote equality
Provide appropriate levels of challenge
Develop understanding and enjoyment of learning
Support and encourage individuals to make a valuable contribution to society
Be a reflective school seeking continuous improvement
Play an active part in the community
Nurture physical and emotional well being
Promote a happy, safe and stable environment
Inclusion, fairness and equality
Respect and tolerance
Celebration of achievement
Personal reflection, honesty and mutual trust
Care for our environment
Art – Mrs K Fairbank
Maths – Mrs R Brown
Business – Mr I Lovatt
Modern Foreign Languages – Mrs M Bowen
Computing – Mr C Davies
Music – Mr K Rowley
D&T – Mrs C Hakin
PE – Mr C Shirtcliffe
Drama & Dance – Miss Bonsall
Psychology – Miss H Ould
English – Mrs H Key
PRS – Mr R Platts
Film Studies – Mr C Warrington
Geography – Mrs M Barker
Science – Mr R Atkins
History – Mr P Copeland
Sociology – Mrs A Llewelly
Headteacher – Mr A Marsh
Deputy Headteacher – Mr P R Cole
Assistant Headteachers – Mrs C Rifkin & Mr M Hodkin
Directors of Catch-up – Mrs C Morgan (Curriculum) & Mr G Roberts (Engagement)
Year 7 – Mrs A Ruston
Year 8 – Miss J Hughes
Year 9 – Mrs A Hollinrake / Mrs L Redhead
Year 10 – Mr K Rodgers
Year 11 – Mr A Bishton
Sixth Form – Mr M Flett
Year 7 – Mr Allsobrook
Year 8 – Mrs Green
Year 9 – Miss Esposito
Year 10 – Mr Tidmarsh
Year 11 – Mrs Weightman Edge
Sixth Form – Mrs R Sargeant
