Highgate school mumsnet. I have children at both.
Highgate school mumsnet Jan 29, 2024 · Everyone invited attracted some negative criticism for Highgate (but you need to read all the details and independent review on this to understand the background of this scandal rather than rely on headlines and Mumsnet), also many MN threads refer to Highgate School in the past which attracted a large number of local privileged kids with Jan 29, 2024 · For those who are deciding on co-ed versus single sex, some girls switch to Highgate at 7+ 11+ and 16+. A friends daughter travels an hour each way for Latymer (the grammar) and its takes its toll with homework and music. Jan 31, 2024 · Highgate School Culture | Mumsnet Request guidance from parents with pupils in senior years at Highgate. 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)). Dec 31, 2021 · Channing is a very traditional school with many staff there for 15 odd years and they don’t even have a dedicated pastoral person. a good/great transport connection) - is a good idea. Very closely followed by his sister aged 8. Headmaster: Mr Giles Tollit Highgate's lovely to visit, the village is nice, the cemetery is amazing, but the reality of living there for me was a dearth of useful walkable amenities (some good pubs aside), neighbours who were typically resident part-time (and even when they were there, would typically be mostly driving around in Chelsea tractors), and a general vibe of Feb 19, 2016 · Highgate School 39 replies Masu1 · 19/02/2016 08:08 My son was short-listed for a place, congratulation to all who were offered a place . Very old fashioned teaching style and light years behind Highgate in maths and sciences. 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 Jan 31, 2024 · Again, as the school's academic reputation has been increasing i think the student diversity has been increasing (within the general limits of a private school!) DD was there during the everyone's invited period. There are scores of boys who passed Westminster but failed Highgate. 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. Feb 14, 2017 · OP: You say "I'd be driving as school is nowhere near the tube (1. However, for an 11 yr old DD you might want to try Channing (my DD goes there, very nice school) also in Highgate, both Francis Hollands (one in Clarence Gate NW1, one in Graham Terrace SW1), maybe Queens for something less academic, Latymer Upper in Hammersmith (co-ed and Nov 5, 2022 · Academic independent schools don't automatically equal 'pushy', and one could argue that independent schools have more money and resources to invest in children's mental health - Highgate senior school, for example, has a psychotherapist who is a Director of Wellbeing, and play therapists and counsellors in the junior school to help children Oct 18, 2019 · Re: Highgate School interview Post by GlazedandBemused » Mon Jan 06, 2020 5:27 pm Hello I've had two do interviews (one got a place, the other only waiting list, neither went to the school). I have children at both. They wouldn't take kindly to the pressure and extra school work to prepare for them. I would say if you are in the catchment for HW stay there as the school is brilliant and my child LOVES it there. ARNOLD HOUSE. They are very agile and child centric and it has a great feeling and is in a lovely area. The more modern syllabus is certainly a lot more gentle there. Mumsnet carries some Feb 11, 2024 · Avoid NLCS - we had 2 daughters there and turned down Highgate for it but regret it in hindsight. Might be better to stick to one thread. On a completely irrelevant side note, for whatever crazy reason - my daughter hated Highgate during the open day and doesn't even want to sit their exam. I just can’t work out which one it is! Apr 9, 2021 · Hello, they are both good schools. But whether that was enough for Highgate, I really don't know - feeling like it may not be :( . Jul 8, 2020 · I know a few people with children at Highgate primary and they’ve all been very happy with it. But Highgate has a very different feel in this respect compared to schools at the same level. Another idea- what about Mill Hill? Jan 16, 2022 · Highgate has a mixed-sex admissions profile, they are Co-Ed and have many, many more applicants for places than other schools. Dec 10, 2024 · Slight derail but may I ask if any of these schools is having some sort of assessment day on 7 January? Our DS is sitting the St Albans School exam on that date and they are offering an alternative date of 9 January because it apparently clashes with an assessment at another vaguely local school. The school has excellent transport links (and is easily drivable for North, North West and North East London). Every Londoner knows that Highgate is in London; Highgate Independent 6th Form; Sixth forms in london; Year 11 Summer + Sixth form; Kings college school vs Highgate; Highgate 16+ admissions; Good sixth forms in Haringey and surrounding? Y11 with dream of going to oxford; Sixth form offer letters; highgate sixth form interview Jul 9, 2014 · It is a Catholic school but is welcoming of all faiths. Feb 3, 2021 · CLSG received a great deal of bad press that year and I know that at least one parent in 2019 took great pleasure in informing the school that they were declining their place because, as they had the luxury of a choice, they preferred a school which honored its promises (I know, I know, the school did make clear that they would withdraw offers Jan 29, 2025 · I didn't feel any modern ostentation and flashiness at Highgate, its a normal selective school with bright kids, though the grounds and their Junior school building is beautiful and does kids give a way a posh private school vibe (minus annoying roof renovations they are going through at the moment!), but its just the grounds and the building Jun 5, 2019 · The news report saying that Highgate had stopped giving out awards in the Telegraph was a case of lazy reporting; yes, it had stopped WHOLE school prize giving because the growing size of the school meant it made more sense to do it in sections - lower/middle/sixth form prizes on different nights. from selective girls school. Highgate, along with Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, sponsors The London Academy of Excellence, a state sixth form college founded in 2017. Dec 28, 2022 · Highgate is a fantastic school, with a mix of very wealthy parents and less so (growing proportion of the latter in my experience). I spoke to some parents and they all noted positive changes in their girls' behavior (specifically those switching at senior). The school is now much more academically-focused and pressured and entry is extremely competitive- it's a great school but not for everyone. Exit results in the last few years are developing well and are now comparing very favourably with both Arnold House and The Hall and the school has boys ending up at St Paul’s, Westminster, Highgate and UCS. Highgate did get more publicity on this than some other schools. 5miles)" According to mu map Highgate School is 0. Oct 10, 2018 · 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. NLCS must have school coaches but so expensive and long days. My daughter has received an offer and we are very keen on the school. We are sometimes, but not often, able to offer an occasional place in another year group necessitated usually by family re-locations. May 19, 2024 · Highgate (in particular) is a top choice for boys in North London is exceptionally hard to get in. It’s well known that at 7+, the Highgate pre-preps are well behind the other 7+ pupils joining the school. Feb 17, 2020 · Highgate is a beautiful amazing school, but I don't think it's worth spending a fortune over the next 7 years when you can have a great school for free. Very poor social mix at NLCS, no state/bursary scheme, entrenched social cliques along ethnic groups and a terrible school-imposed class system when it comes to extra-curricular stuff - kids who are not top of their game get treated like second class citizens, there are no B teams or C teams for May 13, 2021 · 20 years ago Highgate wasn't an especially academic school and you may get the wrong impression if you talk to people who don't have more recent knowledge. Jan 29, 2024 · Both great schools. 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 occasional places in Years 2, 6, 11, 12 or 13. Highgate takes its volunteering seriously and the Headmaster says “our charitable ethos is an inextricable part of both staff and pupil DNA``. But we are worried about it being too rough. Eight teachers from Highgate teach at the Academy regularly. Feb 6, 2013 · My DD has just been offered North London and Highgate School at 7+. Aug 19, 2018 · I've never heard of anyone seeking Ed Pysch reports either and live in the general area! The rule of thumb seems to be that the state selectives are the hardest to get places, followed by the very top independents (NLCS, St Paul's), followed by the top independents (Highgate, Channing, South Hampstead), and so on. Jan 26, 2024 · BUT second choice Highgate also amazing - walking distance to school plus mixed are big bonuses. Jan 27, 2024 · Of course, any public school will have financially well-off parents, who can afford to pay such high fees. 5 miles from Highgate tube. It does have a large catchment for London as lots of parents in Highgate send their children private. Aug 16, 2011 · Just saw that you started another thread under a different but similar topic. The main points of entry to Highgate are at 4+, 7+, 11+ and 16+. Channing is a decent school with some lovely girls but not on par with Highgate academically. The freedom of being independent with local friends is fantastic. For us, who don't live near the school in the Highgate village bubble, it makes it unattractive. We are very happy with the school, the lovely teachers and the head. Mar 22, 2019 · Highgate Wood School seems to have a few good reviews on the net, and the location looks good, with green spaces not far. Number of boys: Approximately 250 boys. 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. I have 2 chidren there (boy and girl) and hoping to send my third one as well. e. Wetherby perhaps will be the easiest to get in as it is (often) an option for those who failed Highgate/UCS Mar 18, 2022 · Thank you, our eldest is just turning 9 (very sporty). He made a lot of progress in that time, which greatly helped his school work. Not sure why you think driving there twice a day at rush hour - especially when you can actually choose where to live (i.
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