Addresses
The Head Master, who has overall responsibility is:
Mr Adam Pettitt, Head Master, Highgate School, North Road, London N6 4AY
020 8340 1524. Email: office@highgateschool.org.uk or admissions@highgateschool.org.uk
The sections for children age 7-13 and 3-7 and their Principals are:
Mr Mark James, Principal, Highgate Junior School, 3 Bishopswood Road, London N6 4PL
020 8340 9193. Email: jsoffice@highgateschool.org.uk
Mrs Sarah Kennedy, Principal, Highgate Pre-Preparatory School, 7 Bishopswood Road, London N6 4PH
020 8340 9196. Email: pre-prep@highgateschool.org.uk
Information on Admissions at the various ages of entry can be obtained on the following pages: 3+, 7+, 11+, 13+ and 16+.
Aims
Highgate School was established in 1565 by a Royal Charter of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the First.
Our aim is to be the best independent coeducational day school in London. In our three schools, within the single Foundation, we aim to provide an excellent all round education, which will inspire our boys and girls to develop their full potential wherever it may lie.
• We make the welfare and safety of our pupils our priority, providing well-developed and effective systems of pastoral care which nurture a sense of belonging and provide support for each individual.
• We promote academic excellence, by offering first class teaching, facilities and resources and by encouraging pupils to aim high and to develop curiosity and independent learning.
• We encourage pupils' creativity and extend their horizons, offering a varied and stimulating co-curricular programme in the arts and sport, and a wide choice of clubs, societies and activities.
• We conduct the School in a manner consistent with the Christian values which have always been central to our tradition, fostering understanding and tolerance, reflecting the diversity of modern London and encouraging commitment to the wider community and an awareness of the needs of others.
• We want to help our pupils to leave the School having developed the personal qualities which will prepare them well for higher education and will equip them, as citizens of the future, to make a positive contribution in whatever life they choose to follow.
Fees
Schedule of fees for the 2008-2009 academic year, inclusive of lunches and virtually all other extras:
| Senior School (Years 7 * to 13) |
£4,730 per term |
| (* Pupils currently in Year 6 and Year 7 will pay fees at the Junior School rate of £4,335 per term) |
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| Junior School (Years 3 to 6) |
£4,335 per term |
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| Pre-Preparatory School |
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| Full time (Reception to Year 2) |
£4,098 per term |
| Part time (Nursery) |
£2,050 per term |
Unlike many other schools with which our fees may be compared, the above figure is inclusive of lunch, use of books, stationery and practically all other extras including future life membership of the Cholmeleian Society, field work and day visits in curricular time.
More detailed information on our fees is here.
Governance
The School is a registered charity and is governed in accordance with a Charity Commission Scheme dated 1 September 2005. Its registered address and telephone number are:
Governors of Highgate School, North Road, London, N6 4AY, Tel: 020 8340 1524
The Chairman of Governors is Mr John Mills (correspondence to the same address).
A list of our currently serving Governors is here.
Public examination results
These are here.
Staff
There are 125 teachers at the School (65 men, 60 women), all of whom are university graduates. 40% of Senior School teachers are graduates of Oxford or Cambridge. About 10% of all teachers have first class honours and about 15% have higher degrees.
Welcome pack
At the time a place is offered, or in the 'welcome pack' for new pupils, a range of documents is provided, including our standard Terms and Conditions, Complaints Procedure and ‘Notes for Parents on Religion’. We also have available information on matters such as Safeguarding and Welfare, the Curriculum, Safety on Educational Visits and the number of formal complaints registered in the previous school year. These are available on request from the Head Master’s office. The following two statements are amplified in this documentation:
a) Discipline & exclusions
Good behaviour is viewed as a necessary condition for effective teaching and learning to take place. School rules at Highgate are kept to a minimum. Our structure of rewards and sanctions provides a secure framework for the pupils and adults in the school. From the Nursery to Year 4 (Y4), children have six Golden Rules, which underpin daily life. Pupils from Y5 to Y13 are expected to follow the Code of Conduct. We aim to be fair and consistent and intend any sanctions used to be appropriate to the behaviour, which has occurred. The use of physical punishment is not allowed. Bullying and other unacceptable behaviour are always investigated. There are different levels of sanction, ranging from teacher warning to an appropriate form of detention for the age of child. Exclusion from school, in accordance with the School’s Terms and Conditions, can be a temporary withdrawal (‘suspension’) for a fixed term or a permanent exclusion, a last resort which only happens after thorough investigation and after parents have had prior notification and had the opportunity to make representations and been informed of the appeal arrangements. There are staff guidelines on Promoting good behaviour and sanctions for misbehaviour.
b) Pupils with ‘statements’ of educational need or for whom English is an additional language
We want all pupils at Highgate to realise their full potential and, to assist in this process, we offer professional learning support for those identified as requiring it. We also offer support to those who are particularly gifted and talented. If your child has a Statement of Needs prepared by the LEA, you must ensure you provide us with full details well in advance of the admissions procedure; the School works with LEAs to ensure that the provisions of any statements are addressed according to the relevant statutory requirements and the School’s contract with parents. The School conducts most of its teaching and learning in English and pupils whose mother tongue is not English are expected to be able to communicate effectively in spoken and written English. They are unlikely to gain admission if this is not the case. Any additional support decided upon thereafter would be via our qualified learning support department. Current parents and staff receive fuller notes and guidance on learning support matters.
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