Highgate School
#507 of 640 all-through schools in London
#3047 of 4,090 nationally
About Highgate School
Highgate School is a independent all-through located in Highgate, in the Haringey local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 3–19. In 2025 it enrolled 1,938 students. Fee-paying independent schools. Most do not publish Key Stage results in the government performance tables.
Its Success Index (England) is 28.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of all-through schools in England and 507th of 640 ranked all-through schools in London. Its strongest component is a level points per entry (99th percentile), and its weakest is grade 5+ in english & maths (6th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 1,938; capacity filled 98.4%; grade 4+ english & maths 0%; ebacc average points 2.45.
There are 3 schools in Highgate; Highgate School ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against all-through schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)35.8
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)0%
- A level points per entry (10%)51.4
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)–
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 School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 1,938
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Capacity filled
- 98.4%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- Attainment 8
- 35.8
- Average GCSE points across eight subjects.
- Grade 5+ English & maths
- 0%
- Share of pupils with a strong pass in both English and maths GCSE.
- Grade 4+ English & maths
- 0%
- Share of pupils with a standard pass in both English and maths GCSE.
- EBacc average points
- 2.45
- Average point score across the English Baccalaureate subjects.
- A level points per entry
- 51.4
- Average points per A level entry (A* = 60, E = 10).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on track for their SATs and GCSEs?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and maths tutoring mapped to the National Curriculum. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Highgate 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 · 205 m away
Channing School
Highgate · Independent all-through · Ages 4–18
991 students · 420 m away
The Avenue Pre-Preparatory School and Nursery
Highgate · Independent primary · Ages 2–8
75 students · 529 m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
523 students · 663 m away
St Aloysius' College
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
341 students · 779 m away
Highgate Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
472 students · 874 m away
Brookfield Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
372 students · 1.0 km away
Hargrave Park School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 0–11
333 students · 1.1 km away
Whitehall Park School
London · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
202 students · 1.1 km away
La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
550 students · 1.4 km away
Similar schools
Independent all-through schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Dulwich College
London · Independent all-through · Ages 0–19
1,923 students
Forest School
London · Independent all-through · Ages 4–18
1,605 students
Hampton School
Hampton · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
1,578 students
Surbiton High School
Kingston upon Thames · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
1,540 students
Whitgift School
Haling Park · Independent all-through · Ages 10–18
1,515 students
St Paul's School
London · Independent all-through · Ages 7–18
1,504 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Highgate School a good school?
Highgate School has a Success Index (England) of 28.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of all-through schools in England) and ranks #507 of 640 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 School rank in London?
Highgate School ranks #507 of 640 all-through schools in London and #3047 of 4,090 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Highgate School?
Highgate School had 1,938 students in 2025.
Is Highgate School a primary school or a secondary school?
Highgate School is classified as a all-through covering Ages 3–19. It is a independent school.
What other schools are near Highgate School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Highgate School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.