From next September, we hope to welcome approximately 80 new children into Year 7 of our Senior School. They will join around 105 pupils moving from Year 6 of our Junior School.
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 school’s aims and ethos, 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 entry in 2026 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 to help with your application:
Fee assisted places (bursaries)
The first part of the assessment consists of three tests taken at the school in December. We understand how nervous some children will be and aim to make the morning as 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 Practice Paper 1, Practice Paper 2 and Practice Paper 3. Please find an 11+ English tutorial film here.
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 our 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 in January which consists of a group interview and taster lesson(s).
This allows us to get to know your child further and also enables them to learn more about life at our school.
Our offers are sent out in early February.
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 February.
The deadline to accept or decline an offer must be received by early March, with a deposit payable on accepting a place. We are always delighted to hear from you before the deadline!
We understand that moving to a new school is a major change for young people. Our Head of Lower School, Head of Year 7 and team of experienced teachers ensure this transition is as smooth as possible through a variety of events for new pupils joining the school in September.
Pupils and their families are invited to an informal welcome event at school in June and all Year 7 pupils visit an activity centre for a day of team-building and group activities in August, to assist with the formation of friendships and getting to know their new teachers before school starts.
