2025
Highgate School reported 80.2% of A-Level grades at A* or A. 86% of applicants received their first or insurance university choice. 19 pupils will attend international universities.
All-through school
Highgate School
Highgate is a top independent co-educational school in London welcoming pupils aged 4 to 18 across Pre-Prep, Junior, Senior and Sixth Form.
Day fees
£28,359 – £32,787
Entry
School Exam + Group AssessmentSelective
Next deadline
Fri 16 Oct 202616+ registration closes
Updated 4 months ago
At a glance
Key facts
Head
Mr Adam Pettitt
Head
Gender
Co-ed
Pupils
1,938
968 girls, 978 boys
Location
Highgate, Haringey
Urban setting
Day or boarding
Day
Age range
4 to 18
Religious ethos
Christian
Founded
1565
Sixth form
394 pupils
Entry points
4+, 7+, 11+, 13+, 16+
Nearest station
Highgate
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Bursaries
Up to 100% of fees
Scholarships
Music, Other, Academic
A-level A*–A
80%
2025
GCSE 9–7
96%
2025
Overview
About Highgate School
Highgate School is a leading independent co-educational school founded over 460 years ago in Highgate village, north London. It offers high-calibre academically minded teaching with a focus on scholarship and independence for all pupils aged 4 to 18. The school provides a wide range of co-curricular activities and charitable partnerships to develop pupils' interests, friendships, and community values. The school prepares pupils intellectually and emotionally for higher education and work, fostering a transformative role inside and outside school.
Houseroom EditorialOur take
Houseroom Editorial
Our take
Independent co-ed all-through school in Haringey for ages 4–18. Selective entry, Christian ethos.
Best for
- Families wanting one school across the whole journey (ages 4–18) rather than separate prep + senior.
- Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex.
- Families who value a Christian ethos in school life.
- Children who can demonstrate strong academics at entry assessment — this is a selective school.
Watch-outs
- Selective entry — assume some form of assessment at the relevant entry point. Plan tutoring or familiarisation early if needed.
- The Christian ethos shapes assemblies, holidays and pastoral life. Comfortable for committed families; worth thinking about for those of other or no faith.
AdmissionsApplication timeline
Admissions
Application timeline
September 2027 entryRegistration tbcCloses 25 Sept 2026Reply by 7 Feb 2027
- Sep7Registration opensPassed
- Sep25Registration closesPassed
- Nov1AssessmentNext
- Jan31Offers
- Feb7Acceptance deadline
Not yet published: open day, bursary deadline, interview.
UpcomingOpen events
Upcoming
Open events
Private tours by arrangement with admissions.
Fees & costFees
Fees & cost
Fees
£28,359 – £32,787per year · Day · 2026-27 · est. (3 x term)
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Financial supportBursaries & Scholarships
Financial support
Bursaries & Scholarships
What sets it apartDistinctive features
What sets it apart
Distinctive features
Sunday Times Independent School of the Decade 2021
Co-educational since 2004 after 400+ years as a boys' school
460-year history (founded 1565 by Sir Roger Cholmeley)
Bursary programme covering up to 100% of fees
Twelve houses
one of the most house-rich systems in London
Mill Hill site with extensive sports facilities and a Junior School pre-prep
Beyond the classroomActivities & co-curricular
Beyond the classroom
Activities & co-curricular
sport
Sports TeamsOC (Cholmeleian) sports teamsSportTeams
music
Ensembles and castsMusic ensemblesJazz ensembles (perform at Pizza Express Jazz Club, Soho)
drama
DramaArtsDrama casts and productions
academic club
Geography trip to IcelandGeography A Level Iceland tripDebating societiesMasaryk SocietyDebatingGeography Iceland Trip
service
Community action groups / volunteering / fundraisingYear 10 Environment DayCommunity Days (Year 9)Year 9 Community DaysCharitable Partnerships ProgrammeCommunity Days (Year 9) and Environment Day (Year 10)Duke of Edinburgh's AwardDuke of Edinburgh AwardCommunity Engagement ProjectsCombined Cadet Force (CCF)Environment DayCharitable PartnershipsVolunteering / Community ServiceCommunity action groups
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Volunteering and fundraising
other
Careers and EmployabilityForest SchoolClubs and Societies
On campusFacilities
On campus
Facilities
sports
Sports grounds (overlooked by Bishopswood Road building)Sports grounds (Bishopswood Road)Sports Facilities
arts
Art StudiosMusic FacilitiesDrama Studio
boarding
Boarding Accommodation
academic
North Road site (Senior School main teaching)Science LaboratoriesBishopswood Road building (Pre-Prep and Junior School)Chapel QuadMills Centre (art, design, engineering and technology)Library
wellbeing
Dining HallChapel
OutcomesLatest exam results
Outcomes
Latest exam results
Outcomes2025 A-LEVELS
80
A*-A80%
A-level A*–A
96%
GCSE 9–7
DestinationsWhere leavers go
Destinations
Where leavers go
16%
to Oxbridge (2025)
81%
to Russell Group
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cohort | 192 | 190 | 190 | 190 | 190 |
| Oxbridge | 31 | 21 | 30 | 29 | — |
| Russell Group | 156 | — | — | — | 150 |
| Medicine | 4 | — | — | — | — |
Top universities (2025)
Edinburgh21
Bristol19
Cambridge16
Durham15
Oxford14
King's College London12
Manchester12
UCL11
CurriculumQualifications offered
Curriculum
Qualifications offered
GCSEA-Level
In the newsRecent coverage
In the news
Recent coverage
In the press
- Sunday Times Schools Guide 2021: London Independent School of the Decade
- Tatler Schools Guide 2020
AlumniNotable alumni
Alumni
Notable alumni
John Betjeman (Poet Laureate)T.S. Eliot (Nobel Prize, literature)Gerard Manley Hopkins (poet)Phil Tufnell (England cricketer)Tom Hooper (Oscar-winning director)Freddie Highmore (actor)Sir John Tavener (composer)Sir Clive Sinclair (inventor)
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Pastoral careWellbeing
Pastoral care
Wellbeing
Pastoral care is central to daily life at Highgate, with a dedicated team supporting each young person's wellbeing and personal development throughout their journey. The Deputy Head (Pastoral) oversees the on-going wellbeing of pupils, ensuring a nurturing environment where students can thrive academically and emotionally. Our approach provides personalised support alongside broader enrichment and wellbeing activities, particularly in Sixth Form, to equip students for leading universities and beyond.
CalendarTerm dates 2026/27
Calendar
Term dates 2026/27
Autumn1 Sept 2026 → 11 Dec 2026Half-term 19 Oct 2026–30 Oct 2026
Spring5 Jan 2027 → 25 Mar 2027Half-term 15 Feb 2027–19 Feb 2027
Summer19 Apr 2027 → 9 Jul 2027Half-term 31 May 2027–4 Jun 2027
PathwaysWhere pupils go 2026 · 2244 offers
Pathways
Where pupils go 2026 · 2244 offers
Opening August 2026
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GovernancePolicies & documents
Governance
Policies & documents
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FAQQuestions parents ask
FAQ
Questions parents ask
What kind of child is Highgate School best for?+
Highgate School suits: Families wanting one school across the whole journey (ages 4–18) rather than separate prep + senior; Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex; Families who value a Christian ethos in school life; Children who can demonstrate strong academics at entry assessment — this is a selective school.
How much are the fees at Highgate School?+
Day fees at Highgate School are £9,453 to £10,929 a term in 2026-27 (£28,359 to £32,787 a year). Extras such as lunches, uniform and trips are on top.
When is the next open day at Highgate School?+
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How does admissions work?+
Highgate School is selective. Expect an entrance assessment at each entry point.
Does Highgate School support SEND?+
Highgate School offers some SEND support. Ask admissions which needs it can meet.
What ages does Highgate School take?+
Highgate School takes pupils from age 4 to 18.
Is Highgate School a day or boarding school?+
Highgate School is a day school.
Is Highgate School co-educational or single-sex?+
Highgate School is co-educational, taking both boys and girls.
Where is Highgate School?+
Highgate School is in Haringey, N6 4AY.
How do I contact admissions at Highgate School?+
Contact Highgate School by email at senioradmissions@highgateschool.org.uk or phone on 02083401524.
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