Highgate Primary School is a primary school in London, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Highgate Primary School currently has around 461 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51% boys and 49% girls. Around 12.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 10.3%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with other white pupils forming the largest group at around 30.2%. white british pupils make up about 29.7%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | North Hill, London, N6 4ED |
| Website: | www.highgateprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02083407023 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Haringey |
| Headteacher / Principal: | William Dean |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 102092 |
Ofsted inspection date: 22/05/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 462 |
| Number of Pupils: | 461 |
| Number of Boys: | 235 |
| Number of Girls: | 226 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 10.3% | 8.2% |
| Other White | 30.20% | 139 |
| White British | 29.70% | 137 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 9.10% | 42 |
| White and Asian | 7.20% | 33 |
| Other Mixed | 4.60% | 21 |
| Unclassified | 4.30% | 20 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.00% | 14 |
| Indian | 2.20% | 10 |
| African | 2.00% | 9 |
| Chinese | 1.70% | 8 |
| White and Black African | 1.30% | 6 |
| Other Asian | 1.10% | 5 |
| Other Black | 1.10% | 5 |
| Irish | 0.90% | 4 |
| Caribbean | 0.90% | 4 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.70% | 3 |
| Pakistani | 0.20% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret McMillan Nursery School Hornsey Rise , Islington N19 3SF | 3out of 4 | 2,375 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highgate Primary School North Hill , N6 4ED | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highgate Infant School Storey Road , North Hill N6 4ED | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School North Road , Highgate N6 4BG | 4out of 4 | 736 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Church of England Primary School Woodside Avenue , Muswell Hill N10 3JA | 3out of 4 | 972 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tetherdown Primary School Grand Avenue , N10 3BP | 3out of 4 | 1,089 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highgate Wood Secondary School Montenotte Road , N8 8RN | 3out of 4 | 1,677 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aloysius' College Hornsey Lane , Highgate N6 5LY | 3out of 4 | 1,680 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aloysius RC College Hornsey Lane , Highgate N6 5LY | - not rated | 1,680 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Fortismere School Southwing , Tetherdown N10 1NE | 3out of 4 | 1,685 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Archer Academy Eagans Close , N2 8GA | 4out of 4 | 1,863 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield School 1 Bloomfield Road , Highgate N6 4ET | - not rated | 538 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avenue Pre-Preparatory School and Nursery 2 Highgate Avenue , Highgate N6 5RX | - not rated | 864 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highgate School North Road , Highgate N6 4AY | - not rated | 954 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Treehouse School Woodside Avenue , Muswell Hill N10 3JA | - not rated | 1,007 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TreeHouse School Woodside Avenue , Muswell Hill N10 3JA | 4out of 4 | 1,022 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.