Posted on: Monday 11th July 2011
Performance At Highgate Primary we believe in giving the children many opportunities for performance which we see as a valuable way for the children to develop their confidence. Every class performs an assembly in front of their parents and the whole school at least once a year. The quality of the performances is valued, with time […]
Posted on: Monday 11th July 2011
Art At Highgate Primary we believe being involved in the arts can have a lasting and transformative effect on the lives of individuals and communities, whose sense of identity and purpose can be changed through such engagement. Our vision is to harness children’s creative energies, by providing opportunities to express themselves artistically through a wide […]
Posted on: Monday 11th July 2011
Sport Sport is an integral part of Highgate Primary School. Children receive two hours of PE each week. We make use of our outside area all year round, as well as using Highgate Wood in better weather. Our games curriculum is broad and varied and takes in a large range of different sports including, athletics, […]
Posted on: Monday 11th July 2011
Music Highgate Primary is a school that celebrates music and performance. We have a singing assembly each week and two choirs led weekly by our Leader of Music and Performing Arts. Our choirs were recently awarded the Iris Macer Shield at the North London Music Festival where they both achieved first place and distinctions in […]
Posted on: Monday 11th July 2011
Trips and Visits As part of our commitment to taking learning outside of the classroom, teachers make full use of unique resources provided within our local area. Classes will routinely be found out and about in Highgate Woods, Hampstead Heath and Highgate village. Year 4 visit Lauderdale House as part of part of their topic […]
Posted on: Monday 11th July 2011
Community Curriculum The class curriculum is enhanced by an exciting community curriculum. As a school serving a multi-cultural community, we use special assemblies to learn about current events and festivals and faith days from around the world. In October we celebrate Black History Month with speakers, dance events and art projects in school culminating in […]
Posted on: Monday 11th July 2011
Highgate Primary Curriculum We think that the best way to achieve high standards is to provide teaching that captures children’s imaginations. With an innovative approach to teaching and learning, the Highgate Primary curriculum does that and more, with activities that enthuse and challenge every child. Rather than having timetabled lessons for each subject, our curriculum […]
Posted on: Monday 11th July 2011
History Highgate Primary School began life as the British School in Southwood Lane, which had a reputation for being overcrowded. The newly formed Hornsey School Board took over the school while new premises were built on our current site. Highgate Board School moved to the new building in North Hill on 20th December 1877, when […]
Posted on: Monday 11th July 2011
Ofsted 2024 Following our inspection in May 2024 we are thrilled to share we have been graded ‘Outstanding’ in all areas. The exceptional report concludes that at Highgate Primary, ‘all pupils receive an excellent education’. It also states that ‘pupils at Highgate Primary are enthusiastic learners who enjoy coming to school each day,’ it recognises […]
Posted on: Monday 11th July 2011
Staff The school benefits from very experienced, enthusiastic and highly skilled staff. The teaching team in every classroom comprises a teacher and teaching assistant, working in partnership, to meet the learning and emotional needs of all the children. Please click on the link below to see our staff list: Staff List 2023-24
