Highbury Fields School
Community secondary school in London (Islington).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
United by a firm commitment to the values of mutual respect and tolerance, our school is a culturally rich community that reflects and celebrates the social diversity of London.
Whilst students are supported and encouraged in their individual talents and ambitions, Highbury Fields is characterised by a strong feeling of togetherness and this spirit permeates everything we do, whether it be in the classroom, on the sports field or on stage. We are deeply ambitious for our students and their academic progress is exceptional.
Our strength in understanding our students and developing them into happy, confident young women is the cornerstone of such success. We are dedicated to truly knowing every child in our care and our ethos enables students to enjoy their learning, challenge themselves and to think creatively.
Highbury Fields students are determined but compassionate; independent but community minded. They understand both local and wider society and are ready to contribute to both. I do hope that you enjoy meeting them.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
7 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Athletics
- Cooking
- Dance
- Drama
- Duke of Edinburgh
- Fencing
- Gardening
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
Key facts
- URN
- 100455
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Girls
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Islington
- Constituency
- Islington North
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (13 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Maria Cunningham | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Gideon Hymas | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Richard Hadley | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr George Riley | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ms Nasima Zaman | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Ms Ellen Harris | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Miss Saskia Forster | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Miss Hannah Alberman | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Ms Nicole Van-Staeyen | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Angelo Weekes | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2029 |
| Ms Lizzi Watson | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Ms Italla Warburton | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mr Tim Fox | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2013 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Lynn Yapp Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record