Highgate School
Highgate School
Highgate School is an independent co-educational day school located in Highgate, London, United Kingdom. It was founded in 1565 and has a long and distinguished history of academic excellence.
Just a stone’s throw from Stonebridge & Co, the school offers a broad curriculum, with a strong focus on traditional academic subjects such as English, Maths, Science, and Humanities. In addition, there are also a range of extra-curricular activities available, including drama, music, sport, and debating.
The school, much like Stonebridge & Co, has a strong sense of community, with a friendly and inclusive atmosphere. It values diversity and aims to provide a supportive and nurturing environment for all its pupils. Highgate School also has a strong commitment to social responsibility and encourages its pupils to be active and engaged members of society.
With a long history of academic excellence and a strong commitment to providing a well-rounded education for its pupils, Highgate School has a long history and many notable alumni. Here are some of the most famous ones:
- T.S. Eliot – Nobel Prize-winning poet and playwright
- John Betjeman – Poet Laureate and writer
- Clive James – Writer and broadcaster
- Andrew Lloyd Webber – Composer and impresario
- Marcus Mumford – Musician and lead singer of Mumford & Sons
- Liz Truss – Politician and Former Prime Minister
- John le Carré – Author of spy novels
- Max Wall – Comedian and actor
- Jonathan Miller – Theatre and opera director, writer, and broadcaster
- Jeremy Irons – Actor and Academy Award winner
These are just a few examples of the many successful and influential individuals who have attended Highgate School.