MixedIndependent

Highgate School

Haringey, Greater London · N6 4AY

Founded in 1565, Highgate School has grown into a large co-educational independent day school spanning ages 3 to 18, with around 1,321 pupils including a substantial sixth form of nearly 400. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school 'excellent' for both education quality and personal development, and found it fully compliant. A Christian foundation in Haringey, Highgate combines its long history with a broad academic offering led by Head Mr Adam S Pettitt.

1,321

Pupils

excellent

ISI

£31,575

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender: Mixed
Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Age range: 3-18
Pupils: 1,321
Location: Haringey, Greater London
Website: www.highgateschool.org.uk
Telephone: 0208 340 1524

Entrance & admissions

Entry age: 11

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Headteacher

Head Mr Adam S Pettitt

Latest results

Attainment 8

35.8

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

National average 47%

GCSE grade 9-7

95%

A-level A*-A

80%

A-level A*-B

92%

Teaching & academics

Results at the top end are strong: 95% of GCSE entries reach grades 9-7, and at A-level 80% of grades are A*-A with 92% at A*-B. Mathematics and Further Mathematics are popular sixth-form choices alongside the sciences, History, English Literature and Economics, and the EPQ is available for independent study. Modern and classical languages run deep, from French and Spanish to Russian and Chinese, with Latin offered at GCSE.

Sixth form

Sixth-form pupils: 394

Popular A-level subjects

MathematicsFurther MathematicsPhysicsChemistryHistoryEnglish LiteratureEconomicsGeography

Qualifications offered

GCSEA-levelEPQ

Learning support & SEN

SEN support: 14.03%
EHC plans: 0.05%

Arts & extracurricular

Scholarships

Music awards

Languages

FrenchSpanishRussianChinese

Popular GCSE subjects

MathematicsFrenchLatinDrama & Theatre StudiesDesign & TechnologyComputer Studies/Computing

Beyond the classroom

Music is a recognised strength, with scholarships awarded for musical talent at entry.

Ethos & heritage

Founded: 1565
Religious character: Christian
Boarding: No

Mobile phone policy

Mobile phone use is prohibited during the school day for pupils in years 7 – 11, and no phones should be visible at any time. For pupils in years 12-13, devices can be used in the sixth form common rooms and, for essential educational reasons, in the library. Other personal electronic devices, such as smart watches, fall under the same rules as mobile phones.

Money matters

Day fees (per year): £31,575
Bursaries up to: 100% of fees

A generous bursary pot allows for several fully funded places per year for entrants at 11+ and 16+.

Inspection reports

ISI rating: excellent
ISI personal development: excellent
Last inspected: 24 September 2024

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The last word

A historic, academically ambitious London day school where high-fliers thrive, and a generous bursary fund opens several fully funded 11+ and 16+ places each year to widen access.

The Passmate verdict