Highgate School
Highgate School, formally Sir Roger Cholmeley's School at Highgate, is a co-educational independent day school located in Highgate village, North London. Founded in 1565, it educates pupils aged 4 to 18 across its Pre-Prep, Junior, and Senior sections. Situated amidst green spaces, the school combines Victorian architecture with modern facilities. The school claims to focus on scholarship, independence, and fostering a welcoming, outward-looking community. Highgate School was named London Independent School of the Decade by The Sunday Times Schools Guide 2021.
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Fees (Day Pupils)
Vs. National Average
+9.4%
Highgate School's fees are 9.4% higher than the national average.
Vs. County Average
+1.3%
Highgate School's fees are 1.3% higher than the county average.
Based on 99 schools in Greater London and 259 nationally.
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