Highgate Primary School
#233 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#1458 of 15,697 nationally
About Highgate Primary School
Highgate Primary School is a local authority primary located in London, in the Haringey local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 472 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 84.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of primary schools in England and 233rd of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (75th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 472; capacity filled 102.2%.
There are 1547 schools in London; Highgate Primary School ranks 166th of 1339 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)80%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)17%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)11.9%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Highgate Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 472
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 11.9%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 102.2%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 80%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 17%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Highgate Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
St Michael's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
441 students · 674 m away
The Avenue Pre-Preparatory School and Nursery
Highgate · Independent primary · Ages 2–8
75 students · 791 m away
Highgate School
Highgate · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
1,938 students · 874 m away
St James Church of England Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
189 students · 890 m away
Tetherdown Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
394 students · 997 m away
Channing School
Highgate · Independent all-through · Ages 4–18
991 students · 1.3 km away
Kerem School
London · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
124 students · 1.4 km away
Annemount School
London · Independent primary · Ages 2–7
63 students · 1.4 km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
523 students · 1.5 km away
Highgate Wood Secondary School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,524 students · 1.5 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
The Willow Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
472 students
Dorchester Primary School
Worcester Park · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
472 students
St Lawrence Catholic Primary School
Feltham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
471 students
Moss Hall Junior School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
474 students
St Catherine's RC School
Barnet · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
470 students
St John's Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
474 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Highgate Primary School a good school?
Highgate Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 84.8 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England) and ranks #233 of 1,720 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Highgate Primary School rank in London?
Highgate Primary School ranks #233 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #1458 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Highgate Primary School?
Highgate Primary School had 472 students in 2025.
Is Highgate Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Highgate Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Highgate Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Highgate Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.