Highgate School Entrance Exams

How entry to Highgate School works

Highgate School sets its own entrance assessments rather than using a shared national test. Depending on the entry point, these can include written papers in English and maths, reasoning tests, an interview or a group activity. Because the papers are the school’s own, practice should be matched to the style of questions it sets rather than to a generic test.

For 13+ entry (joining in Year 9), many schools assess children in Year 6 or Year 7, well before they start, so the timetable is worth checking early.

At 16+ (Sixth Form entry), students are usually assessed in the autumn of Year 11 with a mix of reasoning tests, subject papers and interviews, and offers are normally conditional on GCSE results. There is more on this on my 16+ entry page.

Dates and requirements change from year to year, so always check the latest details on the school’s website.

How I help children prepare for Highgate School

• 1:1 online lessons in English comprehension and writing and maths, with the exam technique for each
• Practice matched to Highgate School’s assessments and mock papers under real timings
• Interview practice, so children can talk about themselves and their interests with confidence
• Ash’s Exam Zone app for daily practice between lessons
• The Exam Hub for 16+ reasoning tests, school-style papers and full mock reports

My Highgate School guide sets out the full process, the key dates, and a preparation plan, and my mock papers let children practise under real timings.