South Hampstead High School 11+ Guide
South Hampstead 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 Hampstead, part of the GDST.
- About 55 new girls in Year 7.
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: noon, Friday 6 November 2026
- Consortium test: 27 November, 1 December or 3 December 2026
- Interviews: Wednesday 20 January 2027
- Offers: Friday 12 February 2027
Children now in Year 5: expect similar dates next year. Check the school's page in the spring.
The assessments
Consortium test
The London 11+ Consortium test: one online test of about 100 minutes, usually taken at the child's own school. It covers Maths, non-verbal reasoning, English, verbal reasoning, problem solving and creative comprehension. Some sections adapt to the child's answers.
Interview
Girls who do well are interviewed in January. A reference is requested.
How offers are made
Consortium schools send offers on the same day in February.
Scholarships and bursaries
- Music and Sport scholarships at 11+ (academic scholarships at 16+ only).
- GDST means-tested bursaries up to 100%.
How to help your child prepare
- Consortium test. It is online and timed in short sections. Practise reading carefully on screen, quick Maths and reasoning, and short creative answers.
- Interview. Help your child talk about their interests, the books they read and how they solved a problem. There is no need to learn answers by heart.
- Read every day. Wide reading builds the vocabulary and comprehension every entrance test needs.
- Practice material: A familiarisation test is available from Quest Assessments. The school says there are no practice tests.
Common questions from parents
Where is the test taken?
Usually at the child's own school, or at South Hampstead.
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
- South Hampstead: entry at 11
- South Hampstead: scholarships and bursaries
- Consortium familiarisation test
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: South Hampstead High School GDST official admissions pages; checked 25 September 2026.