The TRUTH about the Highgate 4+ Assessment (2026 entry).

The Highgate 4+ Assessment (2026 entry) ruffled a lot of feathers in many different ways. It wasn’t what any of us were expecting. And especially me! I have been personally preparing children for Highgate for over 20 years. But this year was surprising and it has definitely changed how myself and my team now view this 4+ assessment. 

I’m not here to speak negatively about any 4+ school so that’s not what I’m going to do. I actually really like and respect Highgate as a school. I know and still teach many children who currently go to this school. They are very happy and thriving at this school.

I also know many teachers who work at this school. I have a lot of respect for them too just as they do for me.

But what I will tell you is this…

Do not just choose this school as your 4+ school. Have a variety of other options too. I hope I’ve made myself crystal clear.

If you don’t already have another child studying at the school at the time of your child sitting the 4+ assessment at this school, know and understand that chances for them passing will be slim.

Not impossible but slim. We did prepare children who did not have siblings and who did pass last year but they were the exception and definitely not the rule (not for 2026 entry entry anyway).

We will not teach children from now on who are only applying to this school.

And there is a very good reason for that. 

Book your Assessment Consultation Discovery Call today and find out how we can support you every step of the way to have tremendous success in this 4+ assessment.