This now houses the whole school – including the sixth form, tennis courts, and sports hall, among other amenities.

Former headteachers of the school are Eurof Walters (1967–1979)[1] James McIntyre Smith (1979–1997), and Pauline Ashbee (1997–2006).

The Ofsted inspection of Highgate Wood School in 2005 commented on its 'improving' sixth form results, which has continued with results improving further year on year and large numbers of students going on to their chosen university places, including places within the Russell Group and at Oxbridge.

Highgate Wood School's has enjoyed success in the performing arts and the school's music department has a well-deserved reputation,[citation needed] both for the standard of its concert performances and for the large number of students who benefit from individual instrumental tuition.

[4] The author Keren David also worked with the school as part of the Patron of Reading scheme.