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Building Projects
Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Rationale 2
Progress Since 2003 3
Forthcoming Projects 2020–2035 5
Pre-Prep Dining Hall & Classrooms 7
Far Field 8
Science Building 9
Dyne House 11
Sixth Form Campus 13
Drama Centre 14
Mallinson Sports Centre 15
Finances 17
Building Partnerships & Opportunities 18
Frequently Asked Questions 19
Get Involved 19
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Introduction Rationale
“
We are excited for the next
phase of building projects at
The School's facilities and estate have
significantly evolved since our foundation to
meet our changing needs. More recently, since
In addition to improving the working
environment for pupils, parents and the local
community, the strategy is mindful of our
The capital programme is rooted in our
educational requirements. The key ones are:
The capital programme also needs to address
our extensive, mixed stock of buildings and
facilities on several sites of hugely varying
“
We are committed to
promoting sustainable
1. Creation of a Sixth Form Campus
Highgate; the educational around 2003, the School has been investing in need to continue to strengthen our charitable There is a need to enhance our Sixth Form quality and fitness for purpose. Additionally, construction and
an improvement programme to address both partnerships and opportunities to work with facilities to provide a communal area in many of the School’s properties, the
impact of the new facilities our educational and charitable requirements, local schools and community groups. mechanical and electrical systems are old and delivering energy efficient
tailored to our eldest pupils' needs, as an
will be considerable both and the need to improve our ageing buildings. We are also mindful of our environmental appropriate stepping stone to university no longer cost or energy efficient. In assessing buildings to the Estate
Substantial progress, involving significant responsibilities and are committed to as opposed to being a two-year extension the opportunities for the educational
within the school community requirements above, we have carefully John Pheasant, Bursar
investment, has been made in this time: promoting sustainable forms of construction of school life.
and beyond examples include the new Junior School, that limit the negative impact on the 2. Senior School Drama Provision
considered those buildings and areas of the
the new Charter Building, the new Pre-Prep environment during the construction process estate that need substantial improvement.
Adam Pettitt, Head Drama has only quite recently been
Dining Hall (currently underway), and the and deliver higher performing energy efficient The following buildings and areas require
introduced as a fully-fledged curriculum
restoration and conversion of the Chapel, Big buildings to the estate. significant investment:
subject from Year 7 to Year 13, at GCSE
School, Central Hall, the Pre-Prep, the Mills This estates strategy will be part of public and at A-Level. We need dedicated, 1. The Science Block and the entire Dyne
Centre, Field House and, very recently, the consultation in the coming months in two flexible, purpose-built facilities to meet House site on the Senior School campus;
School's swimming pool. ways: (1) a Council's Supplementary Planning the School’s ambitions both for drama 2. The Mallinson Sports Centre and
Whilst these projects have been part of Document and (2) a number of separate teaching and for productions. associated buildings, the Rifle Range, the
an ongoing, long-term strategy, planning planning applications. 3. Senior School Music Provision Richards Music Centre, the Dining Hall
applications and communications have This booklet is aimed at providing an overview The number of pupils who either wish to and, at some stage, Caen Wood Hall on
generally focussed on individual projects. of our exciting strategy to parents, staff and study academic music and/or learn to the Bishopswood Road campus.
Over the last few years our focus has shifted pupils. play instruments and collaborate as part
to develop and engage the School and local of ensembles or orchestras has increased
community on our estate’s strategy for the by circa 33% over the last seven years.
next 10 year period. This means that more practice rooms and
This has involved a number of public a larger performance space are required.
exhibitions over the last 5 years or so to help 4. Internal and External Sports Facilities
develop this strategy, sharing our master plan The Sports Centre requires significant
which addresses (a) the need to continue maintenance in terms of both upkeep
our programme of improving buildings and and investment to modernise and
facilities that are no longer ideal-for-purpose substantially improve the offering and
for modern educational environments and quality of space provided. The outdoor
(b) our academic requirements and priorities. facilities also require improvements to
optimise their use in term time.
1 2
Progress Since 2003 Internal and external
refurbishment and restoration
of Field House (largely empty
since Years 7 and 8 were
transferred to the Senior
School) to enable the co-
location of support functions
on one site.
Internal and external
refurbishment and restoration
of Chapel completed.
Additional classrooms
provided on Garner
Internal and external refurbishment Building roof and internal
and restoration of a former refurbishment of that teaching New Junior School completed
boarding house, School House, to building completed. incorporating all teaching
provide specialist teaching for the Charter Building, a new A temporary Junior School classrooms and specialist
Art and the Design, Technology and accessible teaching erected to provide teaching facilities on one site.
Engineering Departments. The ‘Mills New Entrance Lodge to Internal and external building with classrooms facilities during the building Rear classroom extensions
Centre’ also provides for external provide meeting room and refurbishment and restoration and one science of a new Junior School on and refurbishment of the Pre-
exhibition and meeting facilities. additional office space. of Central Hall completed. laboratory opened. Bishopswood Road. Preparatory School.
2003 - 2005 2006/07 2009 2012 2014 2016
2003 2020
Additional classrooms, Refurbishment of Dyne Restoration of Big School Former Senior School Replacement of swimming
including laboratories, House Auditorium and and conversion to a library library, located in the Baptist pool roof, upgrade to
on Science Block roof. provision of teaching at the heart of the Senior Church on Southwood Lane, services and refurbishment
2005/06 practise rooms and creation School completed. converted to School museum of pool area completed.
of Rothenberg Recital Room 2013 to enable history and New dining hall started for
in basement of Dyne House. archives of School to be more Pre-Preparatory School.
2009/10 accessible to community.
2020
2015
Synthetic sports pitch
on Junior Field.
2008/09
3 4
Forthcoming Projects 2020–2035
Indicative start dates: dependent on planning process and the School’s operational
considerations and available financial resources.
Phases 2 to 4 of the Mallinson Sports Centre
Science Quad tunnel project Phase 2: provision of second sports hall and
to provide accessibility to relocation of Fives Courts;
Temporary decant building
constructed on part of tunnel under Southwood Lane Phase 3: provision of additional performance
current synthetic pitch and to improve accessibility New building on the site of the spaces as part of infill between current hall and
on Junior Field; building to Central Hall. current Richards Music Centre to swimming pool, and;
will provide suitable Dyne House site project to provide suitable Senior School Phase 4: reconfiguration of reception and final
accommodation during provide accessible sixth form drama facilities (two classrooms improvements to accessibility to Sports Centre;
Senior School Science campus and upgraded and and studio theatre) and additional enhancements to the Orchard and pathway
Substation upgrading on Block and Dyne House enhanced Senior School changing facilities with direct project around current synthetic pitch on Junior
Bishopswood Road. projects. music facilities. access onto the synthetic pitch. Field to start.
2020 2022 2024 2028 2031+
2020 2035
Internal upgrade to the Dining Science Block Removal of decant
Hall, kitchen and servery. refurbishment to upgrade building and
Synthetic surface/sports services in that building, reinstatement of part
pitches on Far Field. reconfigure and improve of synthetic pitch used
accessibility to laboratories to house this building
Creation of additional, and classrooms. on Junior Field.
accessible classrooms in Pre-
Preparatory School following 2023 2026
move to 4+.
2021
5 6
Pre-Prep Dining Hall & Classrooms Far Field
The Pre-Preparatory School accommodates The vacated old Pre-Prep Dining Hall will then Far Field is regularly used by many pupils for will allow a wider range of sports to use the
children aged 3-7 years, with the main entry be used to improve the capacity of the current various sports sessions. Unfortunately, due to facility with year-round access. In addition
year being Nursery. Our intention is to provide kitchen. In addition, the newly built space will poor drainage at the site, it is often unable to to improvements to the playing surface, the
two new classrooms to facilitate a change to be able to be used as an additional assembly be used following poor weather. on-site amenity building will be replaced with
the main entry year being Reception. and performance space for younger pupils, The School intends to undertake a series of a building that meets the School’s increasing
The existing Pre-Prep Dining Hall is located as well as to create a smaller function and engineering works that will improve drainage demands.
at the furthest point of the Dining Hall from amenity space for use by the whole School. and reduce the risk of flooding, as well as
the Pre-Prep and is served from the main covering the main playing field areas with a
kitchen area. The new Pre-Prep Dining Hall permeable green artificial surface. The result
will reduce the travel distance for pupils and
better separate the youngest and oldest pupils
of the school.
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Science Building
The Science Block, located within the Island The proposals for the Science Block include
Site campus of the Senior School, has been small-scale expansions into the Science
an integral part of the school since it was Quad and Garner Quad, which will result
built in the early 20th century. Over the years, in significantly improved accessibility.
the School has updated these facilities in a The current plans include some additional
piecemeal fashion to keep pace with evolving classrooms, fully refurbished laboratories and
curriculum and teaching requirements, but a a small-scale observatory on the roof of the
substantial refurbishment and reconfiguration, building. The finished project will enhance the
particularly for the laboratories, is now external appearance of the current building
required to ensure that the facilities continue and will be to the same standard as the other
to be fit for purpose. work undertaken across the Senior School.
9 10
Dyne House
The Dyne House site forms an integral part to play instruments and collaborate as part
of the Senior School in the heart of Highgate of ensembles or orchestras has increased at
Village. The main building (Dyne House) Highgate by circa 33% over the last seven
was opened in 1967; behind it is a two-storey years.
classroom building, completed in 1904 and Additional and improved space is required
currently housing the Learning Support throughout the Dyne House site to increase
Department, and the Gymnasium, built in the adaptability of the spaces and meet the
1950, which is currently used by the Drama increased academic requirements on the
Department as a teaching space and regularly Senior School.
for plays and musicals. Unfortunately,
The redevelopment aims to provide additional
the small audience numbers that can be
teaching classrooms including designated
accommodated limit its use.
spaces for keyboard teaching and for music
The 2010 Dyne House refurbishment technology, a number of practice rooms,
provided an auditorium, a medium-size recital ensemble practice rooms, a band practice
room and five small music practice rooms. room, a large practice room for orchestra and
The refurbishment works helped drive up choir, a music library, office spaces and storage
interest in music, such that pupils who either areas.
wish to study academic music and/or learn
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Sixth Form Campus Drama Centre
In addition to Music, the Dyne House site Currently occupied by the SpEx Department It is only quite recently that Drama was Improved facilities at the site, including
will house the majority of the School’s Sixth and IT team, the existing building, found at introduced as a fully-fledged curriculum a purpose-designed studio theatre and
Form provision. Current Sixth Form facilities the southern end of Junior Field, is a single- subject from Year 7 to 13, including at GCSE associated classrooms, will allow the School
have evolved over the years and include three storey building that was built originally and at A-Level. Highgate’s facilities, however, to create more opportunities for its pupils to
small, separately located, common rooms on for the School as a sports pavilion. The lag behind the School’s ambitions both for engage in an important part of school that has
the Island Site which do not provide adequate age of the existing building, along with its teaching and for productions, such that the been under-resourced in recent years.
space for independent study or for social layout, severely compromises its use for any current Drama facilities do not allow us to
interaction. In addition, there are no specific educational purpose. provide each child in each part of the Senior
Sixth Form seminar rooms. School with an opportunity to be in a play.
The key facilities required for the Sixth Form
provision include seminar rooms, a common
room, quiet study area and computer study
area both allowing seating for students,
assembly space, higher education and careers
space, indoor and outdoor recreational areas,
toilets and academic and supporting office
spaces.
Dyne House itself is only partially accessible
for those with mobility issues from Southwood
Lane; it is not accessible for pupils with
mobility issues from the Island Site due to
narrow steep stairs at either end of the tunnel.
Much of the rest of the site has significant
accessibility issues. Improvement at the
basement level of Dyne House (especially at
the end of the tunnel) will enhance pupil flow
between the two parts of the School, improve
safety, provide full accessibility and create an
informal assembly area.
13 14
Mallinson Sports Centre
The Mallinson Sports Centre, located towards
the north end of Bishopswood Road, has been
developed over the years on a piecemeal basis.
The swimming pool, recently refurbished,
was built in the 1960s and the main sports
complex in the 1980s for what was then only
a boys’ school. The site includes a sports hall,
squash courts and Fives Courts, in addition
to the pool. The Centre does not provide
step-free/disabled access to the majority of
facilities, only allowing disabled access into
the main reception area and mezzanine hall.
The co-educational nature of sport and the
growth of individual team sports alongside
the continuing popularity of traditional
team sports have resulted in additional
requirements for sports facilities. A full
development of the Mallinson Sports Centre
and the wider site, including the neighbouring
Orchard and Tatham’s Field, is required in
order to continue to provide high quality
sporting facilities. A crucial aim of the works is
to ensure that the site is accessible to all.
15 16Finances Building Partnerships & Opportunities
Since 2003, the School has invested in the As with previous capital investment, the As we have been investing in our facilities 2019 were named Independent School of the
region of £98M into improving its facilities intention is to fund this from a mix of and environment, so we have been building Year for Social Mobility. We partnered with
and teaching capabilities. This has been income sources: with the pupil numbers in other ways, as we are committed to giving Tottenham Hotspur FC to open the London
funded over the 17 years from the sale of now at a steady state (c.1,900), we forecast children – at Highgate and beyond – the Academy of Excellence, Tottenham, in 2017,
non-academic properties (c.£17M), borrowing an investment surplus over this period of broadest platform for a happy, successful life. a successful and academically rigorous
(£20M) and the balance (c.£61M) from our c.£90M, balance of long-term borrowing (in Highgate was founded as an educational sixth form free school, meaning that bright
investment surplus which has been possible the region of 30 years) secured last year as a charity as well as a school, and in the young people with academic aspirations can
due to our increasing pupil numbers over that Private Placement (which will provide £40M), twenty-first century, we interpret this as continue their education near home and
time period largely due to the introduction of and additional funds raised from alternative a commitment to extending educational achieve places at top universities in the UK
co-education. sources (c.£15M). opportunity. We do this within Highgate by and abroad.
The second part of this improvement It is not anticipated that pupil numbers will offering substantial means-tested bursaries We also play a full part in our local
programme, as set out in this booklet, is increase significantly in the coming years. Nor to bright children for whom Highgate is the community: through volunteering, we
forecast to require investment in the region of are fee increases anticipated beyond the level right school, but who would not be able to encourage our pupils to take an active
£145M over the next 15 years or so. The Dyne of those seen in recent years (subject of course attend without financial assistance. Around part in the world in which they live. This
House site is, in particular, a complicated and to any unforeseen increases to our cost base 90 children currently receive bursaries at community service fosters our pupils’ sense
challenging site to develop but an absolute that are beyond the School’s control). Highgate, the vast majority for upwards of of responsibility and self-esteem, whilst
must for the long-term needs of the School. 90% of the fees, and over two-thirds for providing an important insight into the world
100%, and thanks to the support of generous beyond Highgate. We do this because we
donors, we plan to introduce bursaries into believe in it: in a world where loneliness and
the Junior School for the first time. polarisation are on the increase, we want our
Beyond our walls, we work in partnership pupils to gain a true understanding of the
with over 50 state schools in London, sharing value of community, of the creative power
Investment forecast over our teachers and resources, and working of diverse perspectives, and of the vital
Investment since 2003
the next 15 years or so together for mutual benefit. We are nationally importance of mutual understanding through
recognised for our leadership in the field of shared experience.
state-independent school partnerships, and in
90
Sale of non-academic Alternative sources of income
Investment surplus properties £15M
£61M £17M
Investment surplus pupils
£90M
Total Total currently
£98M £145M
receive
bursaries
Borrowing
Borrowing £40M
£20M
17 18FAQs Get Involved
How much will the new buildings cost? We have a tremendous opportunity to
The building programme set out in this document is forecast to require transform our learning environment for
investment in the region of £145M over the next 15 years or so. current and future Highgate pupils. The
generosity of previous generations of parents,
Will the fees increase?
OCs and friends of the school has helped
It is not anticipated that fees will increase beyond the level of those seen in build, develop and enrich the fabric of our
recent years (subject of course to any unforeseen increases to our cost base School. We have already begun to engage
that are beyond the School’s control). potential supporters to help us achieve our
Will the work disrupt my child's education? vision for the future, and we intend to give
We have an experienced team who have delivered large projects whilst every member of the Highgate community
the educational offering has been maintained. We are confident that the the chance to learn more about our plans and
disruption will be less than might be imagined and are excited about the to pledge their support, should they wish.
forthcoming projects which will transform Highgate’s estate. Multi-year pledges, gifts of capital or shares,
and legacy pledges will all help make this
Will the work effect the local residents?
vision a reality. Naming opportunities are
We are committed to continuing our engagement with the community to also available.
minimise disruption wherever possible and to be a considerate neighbour
To find out more, please contact the
throughout.
Development office:
development@highgateschool.org.uk
Find out more
For more information on Highgate School
building projects please email:
buildingprojects@highgateschool.org.uk
or visit our website:
www.highgateschool.org.uk/buildingprojects
www.highgateschool.org.uk
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