Highgate School entrance exam prep: how to prepare for 11+ entry

Preparing for Highgate School? Highgate School is a co-educational day school in London, admitting pupils at 11+. Its entry process includes English paper, Mathematics paper, Group interview and taster lessons for selected candidates. This guide explains what Highgate School assesses, when, and how your child can practise the core skills at home.

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What Highgate School assesses

The first stage consists of English and mathematics entrance papers. Selected candidates return for a second stage involving a group interview and taster lessons.

Timing: Applications close at noon on 4 November 2026; examinations are in early December and second-stage assessment is in January.

How Pass Masters helps

English

Comprehension, vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar practice that gets harder as your child improves, with step-by-step explanations.

Maths

Arithmetic, problem solving, fractions, ratio, geometry and data questions pitched to your child's year, from Year 3 up to early KS3 stretch work in Year 7.

Miss Obstein, our AI tutor

In topic practice and subject quizzes, Miss Obstein gives hints without giving away answers, then explains mistakes once your child has answered.

Suggested practice timeline

  1. Year 4: Build confidence and two-step reasoning across a wide range of topics, a little and often.
  2. Year 5: Deepen maths and English, start verbal and non-verbal reasoning in earnest, and add light timing.
  3. Year 6 (autumn): Timed, exam-style practice papers in the months before Highgate School's 11+ assessments.

Questions parents ask

What does the Highgate School entrance assessment involve?

The first stage consists of English and mathematics entrance papers. Selected candidates return for a second stage involving a group interview and taster lessons.

When does Highgate School test applicants?

Applications close at noon on 4 November 2026; examinations are in early December and second-stage assessment is in January.

Which entry points does Highgate School offer?

Highgate School admits pupils at 11+. It is a co-educational day school in London.

Can Pass Masters help my child prepare for Highgate School?

Pass Masters gives adaptive practice in English, maths for Year 3 to Year 7, with timed CAT4, ISEB-style and 11+ papers. It does not cover interviews or Common Entrance subject papers. It is practice only and cannot guarantee a place.

Is Pass Masters linked to Highgate School?

No. Pass Masters is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Highgate School. We use the school's name only to describe what its admissions page says about entry.

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Facts checked on 2026-11-01. Pass Masters is an independent practice platform. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to this school, ISEB, GL Assessment, CEM or any exam board. Our questions are original practice material, not past papers. Entry requirements change, so always check the school's own admissions page.