In September 2023, we hope to welcome approximately 80 children (boys and girls) to our Year 7. They will join around 105 Junior School pupils, moving from Year 6 into our Senior School.
Below we have outlined the admissions process step by step. 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 2023, please click the button below to leave your details so we can:
We expect to hold our annual Open Day on Saturday 8 October 2022. Registration will open by 15 July 2022.
The open mornings in the Summer Term 2022 are fully booked but we look forward to welcoming families interested in 2023 entry in October.
Applications for 2023 entry will open in the Summer and close on Wednesday 9 November 2022.
Please take time to review our 11+ admissions policy and read our Criteria for 11+ entry before making an application. There is an application fee of £150 which is payable online via paypal or card and all applications are acknowledged via email. Bursary applicants with a gross household income of under £30,000 are not required to pay the full application fee.
The information below may be helpful and will be updated for 2023 entry later in the Summer.
Bursary information
Music Award Application Form 2022
Music Award information 2022
The first part of the assessment consists of three tests taken at the school on Monday 5 December 2022. We understand how nervous some pupils will be so we endeavour to make the morning as fun and stress-free as possible.
English
Our English paper reflects the KS2 National Curriculum.
To help your child prepare, here are some English 11+ sample test papers: English B, C and D plus the answers for English D are here.
Please find an 11+ English tutorial film here. The film refers to Sample Paper C.
Mathematics
Our Mathematics paper is designed so no specific syllabus or preparation is desirable or necessary.
Here are some Mathematics 11+ sample test papers; Mathematics A, B and C. Answers for Mathematics A are here.
Please find an 11+ Maths tutorial film here.
Non-verbal Reasoning
Please find an 11+ Introduction and Non Verbal Reasoning (NVR) tutorial here.
We also request a confidential reference from your child’s Headteacher.
A significant proportion of our candidates are invited back for the second stage of assessment: activities and interviews. This consists of a group interview and taster lesson(s). As well as allowing us to get to know your child further, it also enables them to have a taste of school life and to learn more about our School.
Interviews are scheduled for Monday 16 to Friday 20 January 2023.
Our offer letters are posted to successful candidates on 9 February 2023, with an email sent the following day.
Should you be in the fortunate position of holding several offers or would like to ask further questions, there is an event for children holding offers and their families later in February.
Responses must be received by early March, with a deposit payable on accepting a place. Highgate does make more offers than there are places available, so as swift a response as possible is advised.
We understand that moving to secondary school is a major change for pupils and parents.
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 in June 2023.
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 in August 2023, before the start of term.
