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Highgate School vs Putney High School

Highgate School is a co-ed day school in Highgate, Haringey (ages 4–18); Putney High School is a girls' day school in Putney, Wandsworth (ages 3–18). Day fees reach £32,787 a year at Highgate School against £30,456 at Putney High School. At A-level, A*–A rates are 80.2% and 79%.

FieldHighgate SchoolHighgate, HaringeyPutney High SchoolPutney, Wandsworth
Houseroom Index87.74/100 (#19)86.62/100 (#21)
Day fees / yr£28,359 – £32,787£25,227 – £30,456
GCSE 9–7 %95.7%92%
A-level A*–A %80.2%79%
Oxbridge offers43 offers (15.5%)13 offers (13.8%)
Ages4–183–18
GenderCo-edGirls
Day / boardingDay onlyDay only
Pupils1,9381,058
LocationHighgate, HaringeyPutney, Wandsworth
Next open day4 Nov 20269 Oct 2026
Registration deadline16 Oct 202616 Oct 2026

Latest published figures. A dash means not published.

Highgate School vs Putney High School: common questions

Which is more expensive, Highgate School or Putney High School?
Highgate School has the higher published day fees, up to £32,787 a year against up to £30,456 at Putney High School.
Which has better results, Highgate School or Putney High School?
On the most recent figures Houseroom holds, Highgate School recorded the stronger A-level results: 80.2% of grades at A*–A against 79% at Putney High School.
Can I apply to both Highgate School and Putney High School?
Yes. UK independent schools run separate registration processes, so families routinely register with more than one school and decide once offers arrive. Each school sets its own registration deadline and assessment dates, so check both timelines early. Some close a year or more ahead of entry.