Next September, we hope to welcome approximately 50 new children into our Junior School, to join 60 of our pupils moving from Pre-Prep into Year 3.
Below is an outline of our admissions process step-by-step. Please click here to access a guide to help you apply at the correct time for the entry point you require. If you’d like to read about the aims and ethos of the school, you can do so here.
If you’re interested in applying for your child to start at Highgate in September 2026 or beyond, please click the button below to register your details so we can:
Our open events for entry in 2025 have now taken place. Our next open events for 2026 entry will be announced in summer 2025. Please register your interest and we’ll invite you to book a place at an event.
These events will help you to understand more about the school, including:
Applications are now closed for September 2025 entry. We’ll announce application dates for 2026 entry in spring 2025. Please register with us and we’ll email you when applications go live.
Please review our admissions policy before applying. There is an application fee of £150 (plus VAT), payable online via Paypal or card. Bursary applicants are not required to pay the full application fee.
Further information about Fee assisted places (bursaries).
Following your application, we’ll invite your child to attend an assessment at the school in early December. This consists of tests in English and Mathematics. We understand how nervous some pupils will be so we aim to make the day as fun and stress-free as possible.
To help your child prepare for the tests, here is a 7+ sample test paper for English and for Mathematics.
We will also request a confidential report from your child’s current Headteacher.
After the first assessment, your child may be invited back to a second assessment in early January, this involves a taster lesson and group interview.
As well as allowing us to get to know your child better, it also gives them a chance to experience school life and to learn more about our teaching.
The outcome of the assessments are sent to candidates towards the end of January.
If your child receives an offer of a place we would require a response by early February, with a deposit payable on your acceptance.
During the summer term in June, all new pupils attend an induction afternoon to see more of our school and meet their new classmates and teacher.
Parents are also invited to a welcome evening to provide further information about your child’s first term at Highgate.
