Highgate Hill House School
School summary
With just 42 pupils on roll, Highgate Hill House School in Holsworthy offers a notably intimate setting where individual attention is the norm rather than the exception. This small independent school is co-educational and admits pupils from age 11, with no religious affiliation. Families drawn to close-knit communities, where teachers know every child well, will find much to consider here. The school is led by Mrs Kerry Taylor and is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate.
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Inspection reports
- Last inspected
- 10 October 2023
Teaching & academics
Entry at 11 is available through an 11+ process, marking the main admission point into the school. The small size means class groups are likely to be modest, allowing teaching to be tailored closely to each pupil. Parents seeking a less crowded learning environment may find this scale appealing.
Head · Mrs Kerry Taylor
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
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A genuinely small independent school in Devon, Highgate Hill House suits families who value a personal, close-knit education over the scale of larger institutions.
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Highgate Hill House School 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.