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 2027 or beyond, please click the button below to register your details so we can:
Our Open Day will be held on Saturday 3 October with bookings opening later in the summer.
Please register your interest above and we’ll be in touch when bookings open.
These events will help you and your child to find out more about the school, including:
Our next year of entry for September 2027 is for children born between 1 September 2015 and 31 August 2016. If your child was born after these dates, please check if you should apply for 2028 or further ahead.
The online application form will open on our website during specific dates which we will advertise in summer 2026. Please register your interest and we will keep in touch by email with details of when applications open.
There is an application fee of £210, payable online via Paypal or card. Please review our Admissions Policy before completing an application.
We are able to offer several fee-assisted places (bursaries) and Music Awards to eligible families applying for 11+ each year. Bursary applicants are not required to pay the full application fee. Further information can be found below.
The first part of the assessment consists of three tests taken at the school in early 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 is our Mathematics 11+ sample test paper; Mathematics A. Answers for Mathematics A are here.
Please find our 11+ Maths tutorial film 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 assessment in January which consists of a group interview and taster lessons.
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 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.
