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27.02.23

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:

  1. T.S. Eliot – Nobel Prize-winning poet and playwright
  2. John Betjeman – Poet Laureate and writer
  3. Clive James – Writer and broadcaster
  4. Andrew Lloyd Webber – Composer and impresario
  5. Marcus Mumford – Musician and lead singer of Mumford & Sons
  6. Liz Truss – Politician and Former Prime Minister
  7. John le Carré – Author of spy novels
  8. Max Wall – Comedian and actor
  9. Jonathan Miller – Theatre and opera director, writer, and broadcaster
  10. 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.