About Highgate school
Highgate School: Nurturing and Forward-Thinking Education for Children Aged 4-18
Highgate School is a leading independent school located in the heart of North London. Established in 1565, the school has a rich history of providing high-quality education to children aged 4-18. With a nurturing and forward-thinking culture, Highgate School fosters a love of learning, kindness, community and wide opportunities.
At Highgate School, we believe that every child is unique and has their own strengths and talents. Our aim is to provide an environment where each child can thrive academically, socially and emotionally. We have highly qualified teachers who are passionate about teaching and dedicated to helping students achieve their full potential.
Our curriculum is designed to challenge students intellectually while also providing them with practical skills that will prepare them for life beyond school. We offer a broad range of subjects including English, Maths, Science, History, Geography, Modern Languages (French/Spanish/German), Latin/Greek/Classics/Religious Studies (depending on age), Art & Design Technology (DT), Music & Drama as well as Physical Education (PE) & Games.
We also offer an extensive co-curricular programme which includes sports teams such as football/rugby/cricket/hockey/netball/tennis/swimming/gymnastics; music ensembles such as orchestra/band/choir/jazz band; drama productions such as plays/musicals/dance shows; clubs such as debating/model UN/science club/book club/chess club etc.
At Highgate School we believe that education should be more than just academic achievement. We encourage our students to develop their character by promoting values such as kindness/respect/integrity/resilience/perseverance/collaboration/service etc. We have various initiatives in place to help our students become responsible global citizens who are aware of social issues around them and are willing to make a positive difference in the world.
We also have a strong sense of community at Highgate School. We believe that education is not just about individual achievement but also about building relationships and connections with others. We have various events throughout the year such as concerts/sports matches/performances/festivals etc. which bring together students, staff, parents and alumni.
Highgate School has a long-standing reputation for academic excellence. Our students consistently achieve outstanding results in public examinations such as GCSEs/A-levels/IB (International Baccalaureate). However, we do not believe that academic success should be the only measure of achievement. We celebrate all forms of success whether it be in sports/music/drama/art/community service or any other area.
In conclusion, Highgate School is an exceptional independent school that provides a nurturing and forward-thinking education for children aged 4-18. With our focus on academic excellence, character development and community building, we prepare our students to become confident and responsible global citizens who are ready to make their mark on the world.