Entry at 16+
Each year, we welcome a number of new students into the Sixth Form to join the girls moving up from the Senior School.
Applications for entry in September 2027 are now open – apply now. The next steps and deadlines are outlined below.
Please note that all offers are conditional on students achieving at least six GCSE subjects at Grade 8/9. If you have already submitted an application for September 2027, and wish to access your admissions account, please click here. If you have any queries, please get in touch: senioradmissions@shhs.gdst.net
16+ entry for September 2027
Girls born between 1 September 2010 - 31 August 2011
Apply online
Registration for entry in September 2027 is now open. The deadline to apply is Friday 9th October at noon.
Entrance examination
All those who apply will be invited to sit our entrance examination in three subjects alongside a general paper on Tuesday 3rd November. A report will also be requested from your current school notifying us of your predicted grades for GCSE.
Interview
Those girls who perform well at the examination will be invited back for interview on Wednesday 18th or Thursday 19th November.
Scholarship auditions
If you are also invited to be assessed for an Art, Drama, Music or Sports Scholarship, this will also take place in mid-November.
Offers
Offers are then made to successful applicants on Tuesday 1st December and are contingent on students achieving at least six GCSE subjects at Grade 8/9. The deadline to accept is noon on Thursday 10th December.