Streatham & Clapham High School 11+ Entrance Exam Guide
Streatham & Clapham High School 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' school in Streatham, south London, part of the GDST. Ages 3 to 18.
Who can apply
- Girls in Year 6 (for September 2027 entry, born 1 September 2015 to 31 August 2016).
- Independent schools have no catchment area. You apply to the school directly.
Key dates for September 2027 entry
- Registration deadline: Friday 30 October 2026
- Bursary and scholarship deadline: Tuesday 3 November 2026
- Group activity and creative writing: Wednesday 11 to Friday 13 November 2026
- ISEB pre-test at the school: Saturday 5 December 2026 (must be sat by 7 December)
- Offers: early February 2027
- Accept by: Tuesday 3 March 2027, noon
Children now in Year 5: expect similar dates next year. Check the school's page in the spring.
The assessments
ISEB Common Pre-Test
An online adaptive test of Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning.
Creative writing and group activity
A creative writing task and an interactive group activity.
How offers are made
There is no set pass mark. The school looks at the pre-test, the group activity, the writing, the Year 5 report and a reference from the current Head. Offers are sent in early February 2027.
Scholarships and bursaries
- Academic scholarships: every girl is considered.
- Specialist scholarships: Art; Design, Technology and Engineering; Drama; Music; Sport.
- Means-tested bursaries from 30% to 100% of fees.
How to help your child prepare
- ISEB pre-test. It is on screen and adapts as your child answers. Practise all four areas little and often.
- Creative writing. Practise planning and writing a short piece to a time limit.
- Practice material: the ISEB online walkthrough shows how the test looks.
- Read every day. Wide reading builds the vocabulary and comprehension every entrance test needs.
- 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.
Common questions from parents
Is there an interview?
The school uses a group activity rather than a formal interview.
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 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: Streatham & Clapham High School official admissions pages; checked 1 October 2026.