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Independent Junior School in North London

Highgate Junior School offers an innovative curriculum and exceptional pastoral care for pupils aged 7-11

An innovative curriculum

Highgate Junior School is housed in a bright, modern building and caters for around 450 pupils aged 7-11 from Years 3 – 6. 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 our 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 reflective and proactive member of the community with a sense of social responsibility and a deep understanding and appreciation of the wide range of heritages, cultures and backgrounds in our diverse society.

Considering Highgate

If you’re interested in your child joining Highgate Junior School in September 2027 or further ahead, please register your details below and we will send you emails to:

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Group of children and an adult seated on stairs - from Highgate School

From the moment you step foot inside our bright and well-resourced building, you will feel the excitement from our pupils ringing through the corridors. At the heart of our school is a nurturing environment where pupils feel happy, safe and secure so they can fulfil their potential.

Philippa Studd, Principal

Philippa Studd, Principal

Classroom

Classroom

Highgate Junior School provides academic variety to develop pupils’ curiosity and to stimulate learning.
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Beyond the classroom

Beyond the classroom

An extensive programme of co-curricular activities enriches pupils’ school experience.
Co-curricular activities

Pastoral care

Pastoral Care

Pupil wellbeing is at the heart of all our thinking and teaching, and pastoral care is embedded into school life.
Read more about pupil wellbeing

Sport

Sport

A unique sport and exercise curriculum promotes strong physical literacy, so that children enjoy being active and feel confident taking part.
Sport at Highgate School
 
 

I joined Highgate in nursery and I’m now in Y6 of the Junior School. It’s easy to make friends here and the teachers are very nice. I really like Art, Computing and DTE. At lunch I take part in Rock Band – I play bass guitar and we’re currently playing Eye of the Tiger. I also go to Fives Club and Art Club.

—Rubin, Y6 Junior School

Highgate is an award-winning school

Highgate School was named Independent School of the Decade by the Sunday Times Schools Guide 2021 and was featured in the Top 20 UK independent secondary schools for academic excellence in their 2026 guide.

450

Pupils, aged 7 – 11

Wow

“From the early years on there is a sustained emphasis on lessons that provoke thinking.” ISI Inspection 2024

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General teaching classrooms

Highgate People

A day in the life of our Junior School

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