Highgate School vs Westminster School
Highgate School is a co-ed day school in Haringey (ages 4–18); Westminster School is a co-ed boarding school in Westminster (ages 16–18). Day fees reach £31,575 a year at Highgate School against £49,950 at Westminster School. At A-level, A*–A rates are 80.2% and 87%.
| Field | Highgate SchoolHaringey | Westminster SchoolWestminster |
|---|---|---|
| Houseroom Index | 82.9/100 (#14) | 86.23/100 (#5) |
| Day fees / yr | £28,929 – £31,575 | £32,529 – £49,950 |
| Boarding fees / yr | — | £65,976 |
| GCSE 9–7 % | 95.7% | 97% |
| A-level A*–A % | 80.2% | 87% |
| Oxbridge offers | 43 offers (15.5%) | 72 offers (36.7%) |
| Ages | 4–18 | 16–18 |
| Gender | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Day / boarding | Day only | Boarding |
| Pupils | 1,321 | 125 |
| Location | Haringey | Westminster |
| Next open day | 26 Sept 2026 | 7 Sept 2026 |
| Registration deadline | 25 Sept 2026 | 30 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 Westminster School: common questions
- Which is more expensive, Highgate School or Westminster School?
- Westminster School has the higher published day fees — up to £49,950 a year against up to £31,575 at Highgate School.
- Which has better results, Highgate School or Westminster School?
- On the most recent figures Houseroom holds, Westminster School recorded the stronger A-level results: 87% of grades at A*–A against 80.2% at Highgate School.
- Can I apply to both Highgate School and Westminster 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.
See full profile
Highgate School
Independent girls all-through school in Haringey for ages 3–19, day or boarding. Selective entry, Christian ethos.
See full profile
Westminster School
Independent boys senior school in Westminster for ages 13–18. Selective entry, Christian foundation ethos, top-tier London fees.