Highgate School
URN: 102163 • N6 4AY
Overview
- Name
- Highgate School
- URN
- 102163
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Christian
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 48.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Adam Pettitt (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02083401524
- Website
- Visit Highgate School website
- Address
-
North Road, N6 4AY
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Summary
Highgate School is a prestigious independent co-educational institution located in North London, catering to pupils aged 4 to 18. Established over 450 years ago, the school prioritises academic excellence while fostering a love for learning and personal growth. With a current enrolment of 1,946 students, it offers a comprehensive curriculum that encourages intellectual curiosity and independence, rather than solely focusing on exam results.
The school comprises three divisions: Pre-Preparatory (ages 4-7), Junior (ages 7-11), and Senior (ages 11-18), with the majority of senior classes held on the North Road site. Highgate is committed to inclusivity and offers a bursary programme to assist families in need, covering up to 100% of fees for eligible students. This initiative aims to provide access to a high-quality education for academically capable children from diverse backgrounds.
In addition to its academic offerings, Highgate promotes a rich array of co-curricular activities and community service, enabling students to develop interests, build friendships, and engage meaningfully with their communities. The school’s ethos emphasises the importance of preparing students not only for future academic pursuits but also for their roles as responsible citizens.
The school comprises three divisions: Pre-Preparatory (ages 4-7), Junior (ages 7-11), and Senior (ages 11-18), with the majority of senior classes held on the North Road site. Highgate is committed to inclusivity and offers a bursary programme to assist families in need, covering up to 100% of fees for eligible students. This initiative aims to provide access to a high-quality education for academically capable children from diverse backgrounds.
In addition to its academic offerings, Highgate promotes a rich array of co-curricular activities and community service, enabling students to develop interests, build friendships, and engage meaningfully with their communities. The school’s ethos emphasises the importance of preparing students not only for future academic pursuits but also for their roles as responsible citizens.
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- Classroom (sen)
- Exam success (sen)
- Pastoral (sen)
- Sport and Exercise (sen)
- Arts (sen)
Nearby alternatives
- Kestrel House School (65.4)
- The Grove (64.0)
- Assunnah Primary School (60.9)
- TreeHouse School (59.2)
- Channing School (58.9)
Key details
- LA
- Haringey
- Age range
- 3 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1970
- Pupils
- 1946
- Boys
- 978
- Girls
- 968
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1918-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1946 | 978 | 968 | 1970 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 1942 | 992 | 950 | 1970 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 1880 | 963 | 917 | 1970 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1880 | 963 | 917 | 1970 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1881 | 955 | 926 | 1970 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1852 | 946 | 906 | 1970 | 0.00 |
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