Highgate Primary School
London, N6 4ED · Haringey · primary school
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11th of 49 primary schools in Haringey we can score, 60 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 8.8/10 against 4,250 of them, against 8.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Highgate Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 17.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in June 2024. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 472 pupils against a stated capacity of 462. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How does the school maintain its Outstanding rating with such a high proportion of pupils achieving the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Highgate Primary School
Overview
Highgate Primary School is judged as ‘Outstanding’ across all inspection categories. Pupils are described as ‘enthusiastic learners’ who ‘enjoy coming to school each day’ and benefit from an ‘ambitious and well-designed curriculum’. The school fosters a ‘kind and respectful environment’ where behaviour is ‘exceptional’ and pupils are ‘very well prepared for the next stage of their education’.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘highly ambitious’ and ‘logically sequenced’, enabling pupils to ‘build a deep body of knowledge’ and connect ideas across subjects.
- Reading is central to the curriculum, with staff implementing phonics ‘with precision’ to help pupils become ‘confident, accurate and fluent readers’.
- Assessment is used ‘effectively’ to identify and address learning gaps, ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access the same ambitious curriculum.
- Behaviour is ‘excellent’, creating a ‘purposeful and focused environment’, while robust systems ensure high attendance and punctuality.
- Personal development is ‘exemplary’, with pupils engaging in leadership roles, cultural experiences, and initiatives like a ‘green council’ to protect the planet.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 85% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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