Highgate School vs The Avenue Pre-Preparatory School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 529 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highgate School
Highgate · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
1,938 students
The Avenue Pre-Preparatory School and Nursery
Highgate · Independent primary · Ages 2–8
75 students
| Measure | Highgate School Highgate, London | The Avenue Pre-Preparatory School and Nursery Highgate, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #507 of 640 | – |
| National rank | #3047 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 2–8 |
| Students | 1,938 | 75 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,938 | 75 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 98.4% | 75% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 35.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.45 | – |
| A level points per entry | 51.4 | – |
| town | Highgate | Highgate |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.highgateschool.org.uk | avenuepreprep.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Highgate School is the larger school with 1,938 students compared with 75.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Highgate School better than The Avenue Pre-Preparatory School and Nursery?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Highgate School and The Avenue Pre-Preparatory School and Nursery?
About 529 m in a straight line, between Highgate and Highgate in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highgate School: 1,938. The Avenue Pre-Preparatory School and Nursery: 75. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highgate School and The Avenue Pre-Preparatory School and Nursery rank in London?
Highgate School is 507th of 640 and The Avenue Pre-Preparatory School and Nursery is unranked among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).