Highgate Wood School

Welcome to Highgate Wood School. We are very proud to be the Headteacher at Highgate Wood School and to be given the privilege of leading this wonderful school community. We have incredible students who are at the heart of the school, well guided and supported by my excellent staff. We are also well supported as a school by our parents/carers and also by a team of very committed governors. Highgate Wood School is a very successful, mixed comprehensive school, catering for over 1400 students of all abilities and backgrounds aged from eleven to eighteen years old.

Our school mission statement is based upon three fundamental commitments, that we as a school:

• Make a positive difference to our students
• Maintain the highest of expectations of our students and ourselves
• Inspire self belief in our students

Our mission statement is not an aim or an aspiration… It is what we know we already do. It is an affirmation of our everyday practice and ethos, and what we believe makes us special as a school. All of our students are encouraged to aim for excellence and to fulfil their individual potential – academically, socially and personally. We want them to become successful, confident and caring adults who will be able to play an active part in society where adaptability, enterprise, perseverance and consideration for others are increasingly important. Our strong commitment to equality of opportunity and equality of esteem is intended to ensure that all students, regardless of ability, aptitude or background, can fulfil their potential.

We are the local school of choice, consistently and increasingly oversubscribed for places each year and aim to serve our local community in having something to offer to every local child who wishes to attend. They will be given every opportunity to gain academic success and personal fulfilment and to develop their talents and social skills in a friendly, supportive environment. Above all, we will ensure that they enjoy the Highgate Wood experience!