Admissions

Joining Highgate

11+ entry

In 2020, there will be places for approximately 85 pupils (boys and girls) to join around 100 Junior School pupils, moving into Year 7 in our Senior School.

Key dates for 11+ entry in 2020

Open day: Saturday 5 October 2019, arrival between 9am and 11.45am
Application deadline: Friday 8 November 2019 at 12noon
Bursary award application deadline: Friday 8 November 2019 at 12noon
Application fee: £150 (£300 if tests sat abroad)
11+ entrance examination: Monday 9 December 2019
11+ activities and interview dates: Monday 20 to Friday 24 January 2020
Offer letters sent: Mid-February 2020
Acceptance deadline: Early March 2020.

Fee information

Open day
Saturday 5 October 2019

If you are considering 11+ entry, then please book a place at our open day

Our open day lets you see for yourself what Highgate has to offer, as you view our facilities and chat to current staff and pupils.

Since there may be little time between receiving and responding to an offer, we encourage prospective parents to visit before the entrance exam.

Book your visit

Application Deadline
Friday 8 November 2019 12noon

Please review our admissions policy, and complete and submit your application by this date, including your application fee. All applications are acknowledged and we will keep you advised on forthcoming events.

Bursary applicants with a gross household income of under £30,000 are not required to pay the registration fee. For further information, please contact: bursaryoffice@highgateschool.org.uk.

11+ admissions policy.
Bursary information.

Application form

Entrance exams
Monday 9 December 2019

Candidates sit tests at Highgate, with papers in English, Mathematics and reasoning. Our English paper reflects the National Curriculum KS2. Our Mathematics paper is designed so no specific syllabus or preparation is desirable or necessary.

We also request a confidential reference from your child’s head teacher.

11+ sample test papers for English A and B plus Mathematics A and B.

Criteria for 11+ entry

Interviews
Monday 20 – Friday 24 January 2020

A significant proportion of our candidates are invited back for activities and interviews. This consists of a group interview and taster lessons, and is a great opportunity to learn more about our School.

Successful candidates
Thursday 13 February 2020

Our offer letters are posted to successful candidates, with an email sent the following day.

Responses must be received by early March, with a deposit of £3,000 currently payable on accepting a place.

Highgate does make more offers than there are places available, so as swift a response as possible is advised.

Welcoming parents and pupils
June 2020

Moving to secondary school is a major change. Our Head of Lower School, Head of Year 7 and team of experienced tutors ensure this transition is as smooth as possible through a variety of events for new pupils and their families.

Team building
August 2020, before the start of term

All our Year 7 pupils visit an activity centre for a day of team-building and group activities, to assist with the formation of friendships and getting to know the staff.