Senior Schools
One of the great features of Highfield is that it doesn't just feed a narrow range of Senior Schools. We are determined to ensure that each of our pupils goes to the School that is right for them, we are always looking for the 'best fit' in terms of personality and abilities, also meeting parents needs and expectations. We want our children to be as happy and fulfilled at Senior School as they have been at Highfield. The process of finding the right school is an exciting and collaborative venture between me, my colleagues, the child's parents and the child themselves.
This process can begin as early as Year 5, particularly if parents are looking to send their child to their Senior school at 11+. It involves detailed discussion between me and the child's parents, recommendations of schools that appear to fit the broad objectives and then visits by parents to these schools so that they too can get a feel for them. I always tell parents that it is a little like house hunting, there are some houses we visit and rule out immediately, others that seem to fit the bill and then those that you know almost intuatively are the right ones. The same is true of Senior schools. Although they are all doing broadly the same things, preparing for GCSE and A Level, offering great facilities and a fantastic range of extra-curricular activities they are unique, each with their own atmosphere, priorities and 'feel'.
The fact that we feed so many schools as shown in the table below, is I believe, a clear indication that we genuinely recognise the individual strengths and qualities in our children and ensure that they do move on to great schools that really will suit them. The fact that they settle so well and thrive in their new schools is further evidence that the process works well. Above all, we are a school that allows parents to keep their options open. Whether they want day or boarding, co-ed or single sex, 11+ or 13+ exit, we have the experience and knowledge to help them make this vital decision for their child. It is also a matter of great pride to us at Highfield that no child has failed to pass into their first choice Senior School for many many years, whether at 11+ or 13+. It is also important to emphasise that the Senior Schools we feed are amongst the best in Britain.
Phillip Evitt
Headmaster
| Co-Ed Schools |
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| Ardingly College |
6 |
| Bedales |
23 |
| Bryanston |
71 |
| Canford |
23 |
| Cheltenham College |
1 |
| Christ's Hospital |
5 |
| Churcher's |
6 |
| Clayesmore |
5 |
| Cranleigh |
19 |
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Downside
Dean Close |
1
3 |
| Epsom College |
1 |
| Felsted |
1 |
| Fettes |
4 |
| Frensham Heights |
2 |
| Gordonstoun |
2 |
| King Edward's School, Witley |
6 |
| King's School, Bruton |
7 |
| King's School, Canterbury |
6 |
| Lord Wandsworth College |
8 |
| Marlborough College |
79 |
| Millfield |
11 |
| Oakham |
2 |
| Oundle |
2 |
| Queen Alexandra & Albert |
1 |
| Rannoch |
3 |
| Rugby |
4 |
| St Edward's, Oxford |
11 |
| Seaford College |
8 |
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| Boys' Schools |
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| Ampleforth |
8 |
| Bradfield College |
9 |
| Charterhouse |
57 |
| Dean Close |
3 |
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| Dulwich College |
1 |
| Eton College |
42 |
| Harrow School |
19 |
| Lancing College |
5 |
| Loretto School |
1 |
| Milton Abbey School |
9 |
| Radley |
11 |
| RGS, Guildford |
2 |
| St John's, Leatherhead |
2 |
| Sherborne School |
15 |
| Shiplake College |
5 |
| Stowe School |
9 |
| Tonbridge School |
13 |
| Uppingham School |
2 |
| Wellington College |
25 |
| Winchester College |
59 |
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| Girls' Schools |
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| Benenden |
2 |
| Cheltenham Ladies' College |
6 |
| Downe House |
17 |
| Godolphin |
5 |
| Guildford High School |
4 |
| Heathfield St Mary's |
8 |
| Lycée, London |
1 |
| More House |
1 |
| North Foreland Lodge |
3 |
| Prior's Field |
3 |
| Queenswood |
4 |
| Roedean |
7 |
| The Royal School |
5 |
| St Catherine's, Bramley |
9 |
| St George's, Ascot |
7 |
| St Mary's School, Ascot |
3 |
| St Mary's, Shaftesbury |
1 |
| St Mary's School, Wantage |
6 |
| St Swithun's School |
22 |
| Sherborne School for Girls |
23 |
| Wycombe Abbey |
12 |