Putney High School 11+ Entry Guide
Putney High School GDST is an independent school with entry at 11+ into Year 7. This guide explains who can apply, the assessments, how offers are made and how to prepare. We update it whenever the school changes its admissions.
About the school
- An independent girls' day school in Putney, part of the Girls' Day School Trust (GDST).
Who can apply
- Children in Year 6 (for September 2027 entry, born 1 September 2015 to 31 August 2016), registered by the school's deadline.
- Independent schools have no catchment area. You apply to the school directly, not through your council.
- A registration fee is usually payable (often waived for families on low incomes).
Key dates for September 2027 entry
- Registration deadline: 12 noon, 3 November 2026
- Digital test: Friday 20 November 2026
- Athena Assessment (shortlisted girls): Wednesday 13 January 2027
- Offers: mid-February 2027
Children now in Year 5: expect similar dates next year. Check the school's page in the spring.
The assessments
Digital test
The school's own test in Maths and English, about an hour, on a school computer or iPad.
Athena Assessment
About two hours of group activities, a creative task and a 15-minute one-to-one interview.
How offers are made
The school makes its own offers in mid-February.
Scholarships and bursaries
- Academic scholarships are considered automatically.
- Music and Sport scholarships.
- Means-tested bursaries from 30% to 100%.
How to help your child prepare
- On-screen test. Practise Maths and English questions on a computer or tablet, to time.
- Group tasks. Schools look for children who listen, share ideas and work well with others.
- Read every day. Wide reading builds the vocabulary and comprehension every entrance test needs.
- Practice material: No practice papers are published for the digital test.
Common questions from parents
Do we need to prepare for the Athena Assessment?
The school says no preparation is needed.
Can we apply to several schools?
Yes. Many families apply to a few independent schools and grammar schools. Watch the different registration deadlines.
Official information
Always check the school's own pages before making decisions. Dates and arrangements can change each year.
How AshACE can help
AshACE runs small, live online 11+ classes in English, Maths and Reasoning from Year 4, run from Orpington, with over a decade of 11+ teaching. Our Year 6 Masterclasses include preparation for independent school entrance papers. See the classes below, or send us an enquiry.
Sources: Putney High School GDST official admissions pages; checked 25 September 2026.