About the school
Highclare School is an independent school in Birmingham with admissions from pre-prep upwards and a Senior School site at 10 Sutton Road, Erdington. The website also refers to a sixth form and separate preparatory school locations at St Paul’s and Woodfield.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
|---|---|
| Age range | 2-18 |
| Founded | 1932 |
| Sixth form | Yes |
| Fees | U3 – U6 (Yr7 – Yr13) £5,950 fees plus £1,190 VAT, total £7,140 per term (2026/2027 academic year). |
📅 Open days: Highclare Senior School Open Days: Thursday 8 October 2026, 4.00pm-6.00pm. Highclare Preparatory School St. Paul’s Open Afternoon: Friday 13 November 2026, 1.30pm-3.00pm.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Bespoke test |
|---|---|
| Delivery | To be confirmed |
📄 Free Highclare School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | Open to all — no catchment requirement |
|---|---|
| Detail | The Highclare School Governors’ Prize is available for one boy or girl currently at any local primary school. |
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | To be confirmed |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
The school says it welcomes admissions enquiries "at any time of the year". Senior School Open Days are listed for 2026-10-08 (4.00pm-6.00pm), and Highclare Preparatory School St. Paul’s Open Afternoon is listed for 2026-11-13 (1.30pm-3.00pm).
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