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Highgate school mumsnet As I can’t drive, If highgate, is living in colindale ok ? If caterham, is living in Sevenoaks ok ? Another question is: highgate 6th form requires students to study 4 a level and EQP, would the workload be too demanding NB: “SMMA” is short for St Mary Magdalene Academy (which is mixed). She is not sporty and doesn't play an instrument. I know a couple of people with children at Highgate Woods and they are happy there and doing well. But obviously I know that you can't just go by that. There will be no prep at Norfolk until the 11+, which will be a much tougher entry point. Hellos lovely people! Please help! My DS did really well and got 11+ offers for Habs, Highgate and City and we are completely lost we live close to Highgate so he can walk and this is definitely an advantage however he is really swayed by the amount of extracurricular activities and facilities in Habs and I like City over better Oxbridge results and the vibe. But highgate is fantastic, as well as HBS. A friend's daughter has just started there and she's very happy with it. She’s currently just sat for Highgate 7+ and got through to the interview/group The school is big on well-being, mental health and leading a 'well rounded' school life, if that makes sense. We live within walking distance of Highgate- so that a big plus, but nothing can beat NLCS. Any advice or thoughts would be most welcome! My DD is on the reserve list for Highgate 7+ which is very much our first choice school. If you live in Highgate and send your DC to school in Golders Green or MH you may spend quite some time transporting them. highgate, St Paul’s and Westminster have not given any details yet. I have children at both. Request guidance from parents with pupils in senior years at Highgate. I doubt very much any of the kids are “rough”. My ds has only been at private school for almost a year and went to an awful state school before that (we did not have the money for private at Reception). I was convinced I will send her to Highgate (co-ed, less pressure, excellent facilities, more of a mix ethnically (North London appears to be mainly Asian/Jewish)). It's just been awarded Outstanding by Ofsted. The outcome of the second assessments will be sent to families in late January. We have looked at South Hampstead High, City Girls, Channing, Francis Holland, Highgate and Queens College. About 2-3 in Jan to Mar. Our only concern was she is the only student going from her primary. Thank you, our eldest is just turning 9 (very sporty). They wouldn't take kindly to the pressure and extra school work to prepare for them. Hi, We're moving to North London and hope our daughter will secure place at 4+ at either Highgate, Channing or SHHS. We are sometimes, but not often, able to offer an occasional place in another year group necessitated usually by family re-locations. Highgate is increasingly difficult to get into at 11+, and many locals target earlier entry points to get around that. Looking forward to September! I think Highgate is seen as an academic school and a very good school though, so not poles away from St P. Spex = sport and exercise. Has anyone direct experience with the school and can give me feedback/advices? It would be really appreciated! My son is to start reception in September 2019. I know a few people with children at Highgate primary and they’ve all been very happy with it. We already have an interview call for city boys. Still keen to find out more about Highgate Primary if anyone has any experience. I Hi, no I don't mean rough, more streetwise London teens, teenage parties. I know quite a few people who could easily have gone private at junior level who sent their kids there instead and have been very happy - it's a My little girl has also been offered a place at reception in Channing School in Highgate for next September. They tend to be people who are politically opposed to the school rather than parents in the area with primary school age children. The more ‘elite’ the school, the stronger this imperative. He was worried that his ds wasn't desperately bright and that he might not get into a decent secondary school without a struggle so he took him out a year early and put him into Belmont (i think) when the competition was much easier than if he had applied in the top year I would be surprised if Westminster doesn't have a fall back date. Which one do you feel is the right choice ! Not really overthinking but keeping all the scenarios in mind so that we are ready for the decision as soon as we get the offer. We have just started working with a lovely tutor - sessions once a week in a small group, but I wonder whether we need to do to be ready. It’s a great school with beautiful grounds and an excellent reputation. A new head can only do so much with what they are given. Still waiting to hear Highgate. NBH isn’t in the same league as Highgate by any stretch, and isn’t usually a target for those who can get in elsewhere. I would never send DD there. And thanks norflondoner, I'll do another search. We dont plan to hire a tutor and plan to do all the prep ourselves, along with whatever our son's regular (non-feeder nursery) help him learn through play. Also your DD will not be affected by building works which are only at the senior school and are set to be finished by September 2014. If you did Highgate and Westminster on the same day, the journey is pretty easy between the two. One of the mum's in my DD's class (year 2) had a look around Highgate with a view to her son sitting the 7+. Skip to main content Skip to main navigation Skip to main content Skip to main navigation Skip to search Skip to talk navigation Advertisement Highgate is very trendy at the moment - everyone wants to go there. First time posting. they have lots of bursaries available and alot of the kids there are definitely not posh and for them to go to highgate, their parents have to sacrifice alot. She has already been offered Queenswood and St John's. We didn't even name Hornsey School for Girls on our form (chose Highgate Wood instead). Hi, we are currently starting the secondary school selection nightmare, and I wondered if there is anyone out there with a child at Highgate Wood School. If you are relaxed, then don't worry about it. SHHS is brilliant. We have 2 girls, but I am a little bit concerned about schools, since there are only Highgate and Channing in Highgate. Pupils met at school this morning to open their results. Does anyone have any advice? Are you turning down your spot at Highgate? Do you know if the Highgate WL moves at all? We are looking for a decent prep school in the nearby area and are a bit nervous about highgate school (nervous of not getting a place, or a DC2 not getting in when DS1 has). Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, so if you buy something through our posts, we may get a small share of the sale (more details here) Thought it would be useful to have a thread for when people start hearing about tht outcomes of the 7+ assesments, I believe they are out tomorrow. Hereward House: Don’t know much about this school, except that sports provision may not be the best. Yuvraj (far left) and Marissa (far right) Verity Smith, Head of Sixth Form (Pastoral), adds: “I’m so excited to see them taking flight in pursuit of such a broad range of talents; How lovely! We are trying to decide between going for the 3+ at highgate school or the 4+ at the hall in hampstead. I would be grateful if you could share your experience, tips etc. Joining our Junior School. Any oth My daughter has just had her 7+ exams and she has got offers from Habs girls and Highgate. @zippynotbungle - what were your concerns about the senior school following a recent visit? Highgate is not offering a visit to Would love to know if anyone has any experience of Highgate, particularly the pre-prep. My DD has just been offered North London and Highgate School at 7+. It wasn't my first choice so just wondering if anyone has any reviews they want to share? It seems like a good school. I know how difficult it is to get a place but can somebody tell me what the school look for in a child and what I can do to help him. It’s well known that at 7+, the Highgate pre-preps are well behind the other 7+ pupils joining the school. I would absolutely LOVE it if he could get into UCS at 7+ 2014 and am doing my best to prepare him for the entrance exam. I believe Highgate and SHHS are served by at least one bus route. Hello, We are considering both UCS and Highgate for pre-prep. Queenswood appears to have the most amazing facilities and have only heard good things about it, but was never keen on an all-girls school and (most importantly) it's so eye-wateringly expensive! At a School Tour I attended last year, CJS said they will send 110 offers for 75 seats, but they will accept even if all 110 take these offers. We have a similar choice - choosing between NLCS and Highgate. Highgate is a high-paced school with a strong intake at 11+ and some children who joined at 3+/4+ and 7+ find they can't keep up. It’s a good school. Where as school a bit further out may have more on school coachesetc. But in the ofsted report is says that it's GOOD school , not even outstanding, also I have seen their report about where students end up after graduating , and half of them continue till high school , half of them leave , yes some of them manage to enter highly selective schools, like for 2022 5% of students managed to get a place at Highgate. Which one of this school might be better academically and also in any other Hi guys, my daughter is also waiting for North London independent school results. My DS was offered Habs, UCS and Highgate and after much agonising (and stalking these threads) we went for Highgate. It’s an older building with smaller class rooms etc. UCS also seems to have a bit of a cool factor, and Highgate more traditional. The school is flawed, but tell me any that isn't, including grammar like QE or private like Highgate, but I like the ideals of what it is trying to do and the fact that the school and the community work towards it. Given its intake should really be doing better results-wise imho. Funnily enough, whilst we appreciate the senior school has great academics and is a fabulous school, it is the senior school which put us off rather than the Junior. I haven't visited the school properly yet but will attend the offer holder morning next week. The school has excellent transport links Last year, Highgate did things differently to the other North London boys' schools in that they didn't give you the March 2 deadline (or whatever it was, the day after the state We are looking at Co-Ed independent schools for her as we feel it’s best suited for her. In general, I’m afraid a school exists for its own purposes. But whether that was enough for Highgate, I really don't know - feeling like it may not be :( . Personally I would prefer a single sex school but that’s my own option. I was all for Highgate at first as it’s a top co-ed school and DD wants co-ed. It's the Skip to main content Skip to main navigation Skip to search Skip to talk navigation Advertisement Sign up Search We have DC at Highgate and are very happy with the school in every way- our children are very happy, well taught and it’s also what we wanted, which is a day school within walking distance of home. As a standard, they normally all ask them to identify their names when The main points of entry to Highgate are at 4+, 7+, 11+ and 16+. It's just because my DS is so keen to try for Highgate that I'm now dithering It's such a big decision. My child has a private tutor at the moment and is doing fine so far. And Highgate is sort-of local but tricky to get to at busy times. My other 2 in senior school now and very happy and thriving. I too, really liked the Highgate head, but I have a leaning towards UCS still. I have a DC at Highgate senior school. An UCS and Highgate have quite different selection processes for 6th form. I am really confused about UCS versus Habs, am N6 based travel is a factor - still confused though. I've been wondering when ISEB results are expected. I am hesitating between putting St Joseph's RC in Highgate or St Michael's CoE as my first choice. I can’t compare it to Highgate as we never considered it as the location didn’t work for us. We have friends who have one child at Highgate I don't know anyone currently with lid at Harrow but have a good friend who is an old Harrovian and although you can tell he went to public school, he absolutely is not "posh" and is one of the nicest and most unassuming people you could ever meet. Moreover, our kids are mixed-race, and I heard from a teacher that it can be a challenge in inner-London schools, especially for boys. Highgate, when we visited seemed very keen to be a super school allrounder. He is very sporty and loves it there. Mumsnet makes parents' lives easier by pooling knowledge, advice and support on everything from conception to childbirth, from babies to teenagers. Another great and academic coed is Latymer Upper in Hammersmith, if that My successful child volunteered to be the first to answer questions, after a pause when no one else stepped forward. She did not go to the prep so i cant comment specifically on it (other than to say that her friends who went to the prep all seemed to really enjoy it). Many of her friends take the coach from Nw3, st Johns Wood and Nw11 and remember there’s a shuttle from Edgware and Canons Park stations. Not on your list, but I would recommend Highgate Primary. Should your child be in the position of receiving several offers from different schools, or you would like to ask There is also a local private school bus project (set up by local parents) which takes children to Hampstead and Highgate schools from various areas of North London. City and Habs came in yesterday btw. Do not expect any of these schools to be well-funded. Not super confident so appreciate this forum for support. This is our first experience of this process so very hard to know how to deal! It‘s a very expensive elite school in a nice area. We have to decide in the next few days and we are really stuck with our decision because we also have a son who is 4. Margaret's, so if it's a good school (as it appears to be) then it would probably be better for us than the big famous ones. If Tululah's friends were shocked by "rough kids" at Fortismere, well yes, there are some of these at Highgate Wood like an other London school. But there are many good school choices for young children in and around Highgate, and Highgate School itself has a big intake at age 11, even if they have no openings earlier. We have a boy in yr 8 at Highgate Wood and have been very happy with it. What is the pastoral care like? Best balance bikes Best school bags Best toys for 2-year-olds Best toys for 3-year-olds Best Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, Oh, I forgot to mention there are a handful of quite vicious posters on Mumsnet who make derogatory comments about the new primary school whenever it is mentioned on a thread. No sibling policy. Many people love Queens. DD just got accepted into Highgate School which is great, now we just need to buy a house to make the commute bearable! Apparently it's hellish from Hampstead. I was about to start one myself to enquire about City. There is a lot of focus on music/sport/co-curricular activities, and Highgate (secondary, at least?!) has a great reputation, is academic and really quite selective. However, after visiting NLCS and getting a feel of the atmosphere there, I’m really leaning more towards it now. I’m only thinking of this as when we moved a did a daily school run and it became such a chore, how I missed them just walking to school! Hi LoveRoses competition is very tough for the 7 plus cos dealing with lots of prepreps who're preparing children for 7+ exams. It does have a large catchment for London as lots of parents in Highgate send their children private. Academically strong, but I think girls who go to NLCS and HB self-select cos they want The Top for academics, but Channing do just fine. You beat me to it with your thread. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. I am wondering if the school ( Independent, in North London) accepts childcare vouchers till the child is 5? Would mean a small saving for the first 2 Skip to main content Skip to main navigation Skip to search Skip to talk navigation Advertisement Search I prefer for the Junior school Highgate but for the senior school CityI feel Highgate has more fields and grounds for young children, and City better as a secondary school, hence my problem I would say;) But that’s just my opinion after an My DS is sitting for the 7+ exams this year and January 2022. I was upset as City girls opened the co-Ed junior school this year but at least the senior school is all girls. I am looking for feedback on Highgate Wood School from parents with children currently at the school, or who left there in the summer. This sum is returnable only if, because of oversubscription or other reason, the School is unable to accept the application or is unable to offer the applicant the opportunity to participate in the admissions procedure. They are very agile and child centric and it has a great feeling and is in a lovely area. My daughter has received an offer and we are very keen on the school. Possibly look into UCS as alternative to Highgate? Join our forum for parents of children at fee-paying schools, where you can share advice, and connect with others navigating the independent school system. Hi ! I am preparing my DS for 4+ exam at Highgate School , does anyone know any insights about how they examine a child and how to best prepare him ? How the schools selects children , I've heard that they also select according to nurseries that children attended and post code , any information would be helpful. We have been to some talks held in the junior school hall and i thought it was an amazing space, a lovely place to go to school. DC has 7+ offers from Highgate, City and is on the reserve list for Latymer. I have a child at CJS. I've heard rumours that for the last year or so Highgate School has sent out its offers early, with a cut-off date for acceptance/refusal BEFORE the o Hi Magnolia, SH has actually already appointed a new head for the junior school (but not yet for the senior school). these are all rumours. Active discussions Sign up Search At the time it was the only school that could provide the SEN support my son needed, and I looked in surrounding boroughs too. Highgate is closer and, of course, has much better premises (with those fees, they ought to have so that is normal). Hi. This however isnt a criticism of the school as it was very large and she felt overly anxious coming from such a small primary. He made a lot of progress in that time, which greatly helped his school work. I am thinking in Highgate School. She wants to go to university. Joining our Senior School. It is a very well regarded school . Thanks for starting this thread @pembatheart. After graduating from Oxford, Mr Pettitt took the helm at Highgate School in 2006 Highgate Wood School seems to have a few good reviews on the net, and the location looks good, with green spaces not far. However, I am concerned We are moving from Chicago to London in January 2012. St Paul’s I have 2 children at Highgate and my youngest got an offer on Friday, I don't see any game playing. Are those schools very competitive or I can reasonably sure Initially about 3 hours per week, and towards the end about 5 hrs per week, and the last few days nothing at all (other than free reading) to give him a break. It’s very difficult to get into, so well done to your son. What would be the best secondary school choice for an academically average boy, Yes he's in year 6. She is in Y6 at a harringay primary school has been offered places at both Highgate Wood and Greig Academy. You will stand a very good chance of getting into the Junior School from Avenue. We don't know how long we will be in London. My 6 year old also just passed his 7+ exams and chose Highgate (no surprise there)!. Chose HIghgate cos more nurturing - see teacher every morning and afternoon - they won't let kids go till seen the carer. My unsuccessful child is much less articulate and Join the discussion on our Education forum. Its very selective like Alleyns so may or may not suit a but the Hampstead area So the choice is between CLS and Highgate. Check the below website for timetables/routes etc. I'm quite torn, we have to choose between City, Highgate and UCS. My advice is as one whose 3 kids have all done 7+ and thankfully passed for Highgate, UCS and Habs - 6 yr old passed and going off to Highgate in September with his brothers - is - if in state school better to start tutoring once a week to It is my intention to put my child in an independent school at 11 plus. Below is an Active discussions Sign up Hi All, my DD has been offered a place on the reserve list at Highgate which I was initially positive about but as the days have gone on I’m starting to get increasingly worried this will remain just as a pipe dream for us. I’d suggest she apply to both and, if she has a Both great schools. If in Hampstead it would be hard to contemplate an hour’s coach journey each way to/from Habs when UCS is local. After following a number of discussions about North London schools I am beginning to worry that I am pitching at too academic a school. Are they both about the same? Or is CLS clearly the better school in that regard? I am told that CLS sends about 20% of its students to Oxbridge while Highgate sends about 10%. My son is already at the nursery at St Joseph's but I have just been to an open day at St Michael's and was very impressed. Their interim Sats score at the end of Yr 5 were 5b (English), 4a (Maths) and 5b (English) and 4b (Maths). Hi all, hoping to get some advice for sending DC to an independent school for the first time. But we are worried about it being too rough. I loved the junior school setting at HIghgate, but the senior school is different. Highbury Fields School is girls-only. She is a bright child who loves school (wants to go in on weekends and holidays) and is in the top sets for literacy and maths. If you want Highgate at 7+ Annemount appears to be the obvious feeder choice of you get on with the head. My daughter is If DD were to get into schools like Highgate and SHHS would she be a pretty strong candidate for St. Ignoring the money issue (although obviously that's a huge issue!), id be very grateful to hear of anyone's views/experience/knowledge of either school! If you want Catholic, there is an outstanding state primary school on your doorstep in the form of St Joseph;s Highgate . Today’s offer holders event just confirmed me first impression. They have recently discontinued 13+ entry, which has added extra pressure at 11+. Agree with Pythonesque, a colleague of mine was just transferred to a branch in Sydney and was very pleasantly surprised at the school fees after 10 years in London. We took NLCS over HIghgate for its academic and its STEM offer. It's also more public school in feeling which isn't surprising as Saturday school and boarding houses were going until 15 years ago. Also, she was in the first year of girls in year 7. They are diligent and keen at school but neither are hugely academic and we don't feel that they would do well in a selective state school with entrance exams. Top boys to Highgate, Westminster, Eton, and City of London but student body has a broader range of abilities so lots to UCS and Merchant Taylors too. Congrats on the brilliant offers! Agree Highgate for your DD is a very difficult choice with Everyone's Invited. For Highgate and nearby Muswell Hill, search for threads on Highgate Wood, Fortismere, Alexandra Park School (“APS”) and you should find plenty of recent discussion. From next September, we hope to welcome approximately 80 new children into Year 7 of our Senior School. Teachers love her. What sort of level the school look for? I am assuming you will not want to move schools after Year 3 and will want to see things through right up to Year 13 at Highgate. Norfolk House has a new preprep head who is unimpressive. Does anyone have any experience with their 4+ assessments? What are they looking for? H My son appeared for UCS, Highgate and Habs and got all three thankfully. We work with you to make the move as smooth as possible. Would Highgate school be too academically challenging for her? Don't want her to feel intimidated and out of her depth. The other major co-ed through school option with entry at 4 is Highgate in North London. As you can expect, it is very difficult to get info out of a 3 year old, so hopefully some of it is useful. Very helpful as we're evaluating DS' Highgate Junior and City offers and they didn't arrange any visit to Highgate Senior school. But if we were simply going for the school we liked the best and didn’t care about day or boarding, we might not have picked it. We didn't see it, but everyone at DD's school has been impressed. We didn't apply to lots of private schools as I had previously been set on state. My son has been Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, so if you buy something through our posts, we may get a @RobyG thx for your comments on the Senior school facilities between Latymer and Highgate. Do you have any additional feedback on your Latymer Upper visit (eg additional comment on the GCSE reform, apart from what was said on if you want your son to have a place in a school with a restricted catchment then you will have to move closer to the school preferably before the application deadline to make sure you are close enough to be offered a place, which would indeed mean that he could have an awkward commute in Y6 if he wanted to stay in his current school. I think you'd have to move practically next door to My DD has been accepted at St. I’m new to mumsnet but I’m hoping to tap into your collective wisdom. What is the word on Highgate School? Do they allow admissions mid-year? How selective is the school? Any Highgate has a mixed-sex admissions profile, they are Co-Ed and have many, many more applicants for places than other schools. I would say if you are in the catchment for HW stay there as the school is brilliant and my child LOVES it there. The NH head is good but the school has zero grass and cramped quarters. "We enclose a cheque payable to Highgate School for the application fee of £150. Hello, they are both good schools. But the school website makes it look great! I have changed the user name. Parents and children are there only to make the school look good. It's quite offensive to say parents care more about their house price than their child education. Margaret's, or is it not as clear-cut as that? We might be buying a house near St. I have a DS at the school. It certainly differ from school to school, so it is better for you to check with existing parents. We visited Highgate for our DD’s 11+ entry today at their Open Day. Highgate Wood School 3 replies BernieFernie · 02/02/2013 19:28 Hi Anyone know anything about how HWS is with Autism. Commute to both will be about the same. My only apprehension is that it is rated by ofsted as "good" and not "outstanding". Channing is fairly close to us, and on a My daughter is prepping for her 7+ assessments later this year for the schools you mentioned here (City, SHHS, Highgate). @would def prefer a diverse school. Highgate and UCS are convenient location-wise but City isn't hugely out of our way either. At DD’s school there was very little overlap between those receiving offers from UCS and from Highgate last year. Anthony’s: City of London, UCS, Highgate, Westminster. The more modern syllabus is certainly a lot more gentle there. That stuff appeals to some parents (Russians) more than the scruffy, desenting UCS tradition. But Habs really isn’t a bad school It has emerged that Highgate School held a forum on anti-sexism, in which pupils were told: 1. I know people who went to Fortismere too. Our favourite is NLCS, but it's unfortunately also the most difficult (of our choices) to get into! Highgate is choice 2. I'm really looking for help with where to start on narrowing down school choices and wondering how parents choose which school is best? Partly sponsored by Highgate school (the private one). Same as you, we couldn't view either but I have friends with children in both schools and one friend actually moved her daughter last September after just two weeks due to bullying and threats of violence in Y7 which the school didn't adequately address. They will join around 105 pupils moving from Year 6 of Hello. the nearest school is IAMC, then COLA Highgate just 10 minutes away, Highgate Wood and Craig city, To comment on this thread you need to Your friend hasn't given you correct advice - there is no sibling policy at Highgate so having one child at the school will not make it easier for siblings to attend - there's a very small disclaimer on this that it may be used if there's a competitive selection between two children who have scored identically in the assessment. New head is great - much nicer than old one who was fed-up and getting burnt-out. Any recommendations for nurseries that prepare for 4+ assessment? Ideally I want nursery/school that prepare for 7+ as well in case DD won't pass assessment at 4+. Our daughter is in year 3 and loves it. She said it was full of posh kids who previously went to the secondary there which tbh surprised me because the secondary isn't really all that posh, I guess the not posh kids go elsewhere. My DS is in Year 1 at Highgate and is very academic but in all honesty has not been challenged academically for 2 years since he’s been there. Please note that we do not offer We agonised whether to put Marylebone or Gratcoat 1st on the school list. Page 2 | Highgate vs Latymer 7+ | Mumsnet. I'd be interested to hear from more mums with boys at either Highgate or UCS senior school. Highgate is huge. someone I work with put his dd and ds into St Michaels and they have both been really happy there. Very closely followed by his sister aged 8. She hasn’t struggled with the work at all at NLCS, she’s year 11 now and homework is fine, NLCS has a team and a club for most sports, lacrosse, netball, football, tennis, badminton, swim, water polo and ski. There's hardly anything for sale in Highgate (though we'd love to live there) and not sure if we like Hampstead Garden Suburb or Muswell Hill. It was not a perfect school at all - there was drugs, sexual behaviour and bullying but the culture of the school was so zero tolerance it went beyond a few PHSE chats it was inculcated in the ethos of the whole school. Our DD seems to favour Highgate but I think this is mainly because she will have several friends going there and it is more familiar to her (we live very close). In our experience the teachers are fantastic and very committed, and the school has a great ethos. So, we will very soon have to make the decision between Latymer (the grammar school) and Highgate for DC. We would probably be crossing a busy road to get there - depending on where we moved, but likely to be the MH side, rather than Highgate side - which does make me pause. What ages is your daughter? My child was quite shy in year 6 and NLCS has made her very confident. At Highgate and UCS, the parents push the kids a lot more than the Wetherby kids hence the higher leaver grades at these schools. SH is very small. I would make a list of top 5 and work your way down. We went with Marylebone as DD (very mature for an 11 year old) fell in love with the school. And only 1 in summer (June or July, forgot which month). Also a very good school but very small catchment area. Agree with the PP, you need to accept that Highgate rejected your child. they accept everybody into the school whatever race/nationaliy/financial situation. The school is in Hammersmith so the kids are used to traveling by themselves/with friends on the tube since age 11. Having said that my heart would swoon for the glorious setting of Habs! What would your son’s day to day routine really look like at each school? I wouldn't say listening is her strong point. We are looking at Co-Ed independent schools for her as we feel it’s best suited for her. if your child gets in, then do not worry about I am relocating to Muswell Hill and have been offered a place at Highgate Primary School. So, who here is on the PTA? Do you enjoy it? Is it more hassle than it's worth? Our school's current committee are all leaving and Mums In The Wood interviewed the incredibly articulate and incisive Head of Highgate School, Mr Adam Pettitt on 20 January 2021. We've heard very good reports about what a nice place it is for kids, but are Hi, so my DD has been accepted into South Hampstead, UCS and Highgate from her 16+. I went to playgroups there and always thought it had a lovely community feel - was too far for my kids but would have been very happy for them to go there. Hi all, Apologies for another school comparison thread! We are a little bit confused, Hello. He has done very well and its a shame he does not have any real favourite and has left the choice to us which makes it worse in a way! I would not be surprised, but I heard the Junior school was looking to absorb all of it. Was a tough choice - they are all amazing schools - but just felt Highgate was a better fit for him in terms of its focus, distance, co-ed and extracurriculars. We are very happy with the school, the lovely teachers and the head. I have had a child at Highgate although a while ago as she left as wasn't happy. We want to pick the school that is academically more challenging. the predominant culture was mature female and diverse voices,, backed by teachers and the leadership of the school articulating a mature and Hornsey's a good school. Highgate is a super desirable school that most parents in North London would kill to send their kids to. Plays football once a week as part of the timetable, games once a week, after school football once a week, and a fixture on a Saturday. But whatever they say, they did things differently. Alleyns have a superior acceptance rate better than Eton, Kings, Perse , Tiffin, Brighton, NLCS and City of London School for Girls. But we had offers at other schools and so things we thought about included: feel for the school and ethos. As for the parents, all the pressure at school comes from parents. Next September, we hope to welcome approximately 50 new children into our Junior School, to join 60 of our pupils moving from Pre-Prep into Year 3. I don't know what issues Highgate wood has but my DDs friend only lasted a couple of days and moved to Compton. Ch Skip to main content Skip to main navigation Skip to search Skip to talk navigation Advertisement Sign up Search Highgate is not easier to get into than UCS or City. Senior School - Colfe's School - Independent day school in South East London for pupils aged 3-18 The transition to senior school is an important time in your school career – it’s a big leap. Looking for some ideas and suggestions please regarding schools in the Highgate or Dartmouth Park areas, although a little further out is fine. 5 and he will do his 7+ in two year time. Not sure why as agree vibe from school is good and parents in younger years generally seem pleased. They say that they are the only co-ed school of their academic calibre and that's probably correct as If a school enters 92 applicants and only gets 28 offers, why is this a good thing?? Alleyns may only send down 39, but it has a better acceptance rate than Highgate, 36% compared to 30%. Depends what you’re looking for. We're at Highgate. Not sure where in London you plan to be. I visited the school once and I found it has a lot of outdoor space and looks happy but then I read some threads which were not so positive. Also, do remember that for Highgate you're also up against girls so the actual number of places available for either gender is about half of the intake. The school did say in the 7+ and 8+ admission websites that it would age adjust the results. I’m based in Highgate (North London) and am looking for a good private school for our daughter (she would be starting at the age of 4) Ideally I’d like a coeducational school which offers a comprehensive education (4-18 years old). UCS is a brilliant school, part of the 12 Eton group of schools - Westminster, Eton, KCS, St Pauls boys, Highgate, Dulwich, etc. Explore school choices, fees, scholarships, exams, and more. I'm not sure why personally but it does make it harder to get into. In the end, we chose to send our son to Whitehall Park Scholl, the new free school on Hornsey Ln (we live in the southeast bit of Highgate), but our decision was mostly driven by the individual attention that we felt he'd get in a small, new school, rather than by St Michael's. I think you should have a look at both schools again and go with your son's preference, which is what you were planning to do anyway Hello, we are planning to move from SW London to Highgate. Habs is a great school and very sought after. 3+ at Highgate would be in January and 4+ the following year. There are children who get offered a place at City but not at Highgate - I think they might look for slightly different personalities. I’m very happy with the school. Very old fashioned teaching style and light years behind Highgate in maths and I have heard that they have a new head so I am interested to hear if anyone has any thoughts on how the school is doing now. . Micheal's as we are relocating to Highgate soon (Y2). Most schools have absorbed 8%. Will be moving to London next year in time for DC to start Y7 (no particular area in mind yet). He enjoyed Harrow but always refers to it as "a school for thickos". If Highgate is lower than Latymer, drop that if you need to. She has internal confidence and happy to speak/make friends and generally very happy. Never posted before so hoping I'm in the right place! DS has also applied to Habs, WUS, St Paul's and MTs. " Ask nicely, get your money back. Aside from the obvious pluses that stand out (grounds, facilities, academic focus) the thing that really struck us was how no pupils accompanied prospective parents around the School - in contrast at all other Open Days/Visits we have been on - and there were also no pupils in the Head’s talk I've got 2 at Highgate they both did 7+ and got in to Habs, UCS and Highgate. Thanks Highgate Wood suffered a real blip in GCSE results last year, dropping to 44% inc English and Maths. not more than 5 years for sure ! In that case I would go for a diverse school in all the sense. The music, art and drama are second-to-none. That's an amazing ratio, making it one of the easiest to get an offer from, based on those stats. It is a fantastic school, who got 400 applications this year (vs 300 4 years ago), not sure what you are implying. Where is your DS now? If they are in a crap state school then I’d move to Habs, if they are at a decent prep you can decide whether to stay and gamble on 11+ entry. Leavers profile similar to St. I also have a child at one of the senior it feeds and am happy with that too. She’s currently just sat for Highgate 7+ and got through to the interview/group assessment. There are also lunch time options if they can fit those in. You should check out the Highgate twitter Spex page. Anyone outside the bitchy parents of one-upmanship knows it a top school, in fact UCS is one of the best schools in the country, but for certain circles, its a second choice to St Pauls or Westminster, the same types who think its Oxbridge or bust. However, their Oxbridge rate isn't as high as Westminster's if that's a concern. Unfortunately there seems to be no information about Norfolk House out there apart from the school prospectus which is not going to objectively tell you whether or not it is a good school! We had offers for our DD from a number of schools following 7+ (SHHS/CJS/Highgate). - feminism only focuses on white, middle-class women - to assess how privileged they are Highgate is the most fantastic, all rounder, mixed nationalities school one could think of. The money in Highgate lives behind higher gates than in Hampstead- houses with a lot more grounds. Max came to school with his backpack ready to head off on a bank holiday break straight after collecting his results: “I did better than I was expecting in a few subjects so My DC go to another "outstanding" primary school in Muswell Hill, albeit one with a less academic reputation than Tetherdown. I am very proud of her and I know we are very lucky to be able to have this choice but we are all quite unsure about what way to go as we don't have any Thx for starting this thread. However, meet plenty of other parents at the school last night who's DD's are in the same situation. A lot of HG parents send their kids to Avenue for pre-prep, then to HG for Junior School. I'm glad to hear Heartlands SEN has improved, I really liked it when we went to look at it. Can anyone share their views on the school from personal experience? Channing is a very traditional school with many staff there for 15 odd years and they don’t even have a dedicated pastoral person. dhphdqw pnsjin fok egkkp qhlshc yusqjb krrl aox etlmkc picmgjq