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Highgate Junior School

Independent school · London, N6 4PL
  • Primary/prep
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 7-11
  • From £28,929 pa
  • 449 pupils
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A large and dynamic school in a stand-out building, offering a thoroughly up-to-date education that combines a forward-looking curriculum with an outstanding co-curricular programme intended to develop the whole child. Free from the burden of 11-plus, pupils enjoy an exhilarating four years.

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Overview & data

Pupil numbers
449 ·
Religion
CofE/Christian
Fees
£28,929 pa
Local authority
London Borough of Haringey
Linked schools
School ownership
Highgate is a registered charity managed by a Board of Governors, who are responsible for the governance of the school.

Headteacher

Principal

Philippa Studd

Since 2022, Philippa Studd, Highgate Junior School’s first female principal. Previously deputy principal (pastoral) and assistant principal (pupils’ personal development). Originally from Lincolnshire, Ms Studd attended state primary and secondary

Entrance

Fifty places available at 7+, joining 60 from the pre-prep. There is only a tiny number of London independent prep schools that offer a more-or-less guaranteed passage to a leading co-ed secondary, and Highgate Junior School is, unsurprisingly,

Open days
September, October

Exit

Majority to the high-flying senior school, though a handful depart for the state (Henrietta Barnett, Queen Elizabeth’s Boys’, etc) and other London day schools. Those who might struggle in the senior school are advised in good time and supported to

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Teaching & learning

22
Average class sizes

Mobile phone policy

A clear mobile phone policy is a really important part of modern schooling. This school has provided us with their policy.

Mobile phone policy

Provided by the school and not part of our review

Children in the junior school are not allowed to bring a mobile phone to school.

Updated Oct 2025

Pupils

449
Number of pupils

Money matters

Between two and five bursaries a year – one allocated for key workers – are means tested on a sliding scale with up to 100 per cent funding available.

Fee information
£28,929 pa

Our view

The principal has a clear vision for the school, a vision that acknowledges tradition, but is designed to equip pupils for a complex future. Loosely aligned to the National Curriculum (‘we cover all of the content’), the curriculum, unconstrained by

The last word

A large and dynamic school in a stand-out building, offering a thoroughly up-to-date education that combines a forward-looking curriculum with an outstanding co-curricular programme intended to develop the whole child. Free from the burden of

Inspection reports

What the school says

We pride ourselves on providing an innovative curriculum which challenges our pupils to be curious, creative and brave in their learning. Our timetable is designed to incorporate both an intellectually rigorous approach to studies alongside skills-based learning. We aim for pupils to develop a genuine love of learning whilst acquiring a knowledge of how they learn, how to take responsibility for their learning and how to apply their skills and knowledge in a variety of different contexts. We want to nurture in our pupils how to be a proactive member of the community with a sense of social responsibility.

Contact the school

Address

3 Bishopswood Road
London
N6 4PL
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Telephone: 0208 347 4499

Email: junioradmissions@highgateschool.org.uk

Website: https://www.highgateschool.org.uk/

Local authority: London Borough of Haringey

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School data & information Highgate Junior School 3 Bishopswood Road, London, N6 4PL
449 Pupil numbers
227/222 Pupil numbers boy/girls split
22 Average class sizes

Mobile phone policy

Provided by the school and not part of our review

Children in the junior school are not allowed to bring a mobile phone to school.

Updated Oct 2025

This is an independent school and therefore does not have Key Stage 2 SATs results. While some independent schools choose to sit SATs, they are not required to do so and the UK government does not collect or publish their results. Find out more.

Entry and exit data

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SEN overview

Highgate Junior School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

SEN statement

Provided by the school and not part of our review

Highgate’s learning support department works closely with teachers, parents/carers and outside agencies to support those children who have additional needs. Support is given within the classroom and, when appropriate, within small groups.

Updated Jun 2025

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills Yes
HI - Hearing Impairment Yes
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs Yes
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes Yes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health Yes
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism Yes
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting Yes
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired Yes
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