In September 2026, we look forward to welcoming approximately 60 new children into Reception at our Pre-Prep school. Places available are for those born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022.
Below is an outline of our admissions process step-by-step. Please click here to access a guide to help you to 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 joining us in September 2027 or beyond, please register your details below so we can:
Our open events for entry in 2026 have now taken place. Our next open events for entry in 2027 will be announced in summer 2026. 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:
4+ applications for 2026 entry to Highgate Pre-Prep have now closed.
Applications for 4+ entry in 2026 were open on our website until 12pm, Friday 26 September 2025.
There is an application fee of £210, payable online via Paypal or card. Please review our admissions policy before applying. Your child would need to be born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022 to apply for 2026 entry.
All applications are reviewed in October. If we receive a high number of applications for the assessment slots available, we won’t be able to invite every child to an assessment and would need to make a shortlist.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to the first round of assessments by mid-October.
The first round of assessments take place at our school in November.
Children will join a small group, with teaching staff leading them in story-time, various play-based activities and exploratory 1-2-1 tasks to assess learning readiness.
The outcome of this round will be sent to families at the beginning of December. We then invite the shortlisted children to a second assessment in early January. This follows the same format but explores children’s understanding and capabilities in greater depth.
The outcome of the second assessments will be sent to families in late January. Should your child be in the position of receiving several offers from different schools, or you would like to ask further questions, there is an event for offer holder families held at school in late January.
Families will need to respond to the offer of a place by early February, with a deposit payable by the deadline.
During the summer term, new children attend a taster session to meet their teacher and new classmates. ‘Stay and Sing’ sessions and a family picnic will help new pupils feel comfortable and excited about starting school.
Parents are invited to a welcome evening to provide information before the start of term. Pupils will join Reception in early September with a staggered settling in process during their first week.
