The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 461
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12%
Governance
- Local authority
- Haringey
- Head
- William Dean (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
September 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
North Hill, Highgate, London, N6 4ED
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Michael's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 674m away
Highgate School
Independent · 874m away
The Harington Scheme Ltd
Special school · 1.1km away
Channing School
Independent · 1.3km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Aloysius' College
Secondary · 1.5km away
Whitehall Park School
Primary · 1.7km away
Brookfield Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Highgate Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Highgate Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Highgate Primary School?
Highgate Primary School currently has 461 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Highgate Primary School take?
Highgate Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Highgate Primary School?
Highgate Primary School is in London, N6 4ED, in the Haringey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Highgate Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Highgate Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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