Highgate School vs University College School
Highgate School is a co-ed day school in Haringey (ages 4–18); University College School is a boys' day school in Camden (ages 4–18). Day fees reach £31,575 a year at Highgate School against £32,913 at University College School. At A-level, A*–A rates are 80.2% and 72%.
| Field | Highgate SchoolHaringey | University College SchoolCamden |
|---|---|---|
| Houseroom Index | 82.9/100 (#14) | 81.51/100 (#54) |
| Day fees / yr | £28,929 – £31,575 | £27,495 – £32,913 |
| GCSE 9–7 % | 95.7% | 92% |
| A-level A*–A % | 80.2% | 72% |
| Oxbridge offers | 43 offers (15.5%) | 22 offers (12%) |
| Ages | 4–18 | 4–18 |
| Gender | Co-ed | Boys |
| Day / boarding | Day only | Day only |
| Pupils | 1,321 | 958 |
| Location | Haringey | Camden |
| Next open day | 26 Sept 2026 | 9 Sept 2026 |
| Registration deadline | 25 Sept 2026 | 28 Sept 2026 |
Fees and results are the latest figures Houseroom holds for each school; a dash means the school hasn't published that data point.
Highgate School vs University College School: common questions
- Which is more expensive, Highgate School or University College School?
- University College School has the higher published day fees — up to £32,913 a year against up to £31,575 at Highgate School.
- Which has better results, Highgate School or University College School?
- On the most recent figures Houseroom holds, Highgate School recorded the stronger A-level results: 80.2% of grades at A*–A against 72% at University College School.
- Can I apply to both Highgate School and University College 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.
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Highgate School
Independent girls all-through school in Haringey for ages 3–19, day or boarding. Selective entry, Christian ethos.
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University College School
Independent boys' all-through day school in Hampstead for ages 4–16 with co-ed Sixth Form (16–18). Non-denominational, A-level focused, top 25 nationally.