Berkhamsted Girls Admissions Process
We are delighted that you are considering Berkhamsted Girls for your daughter’s education. At our school, we develop remarkable people by offering a challenging, supportive, and enriching environment, where every girl is encouraged to reach her potential. Below you’ll find our admissions process, which will guide you from enquiry through to your child’s first day.
One of the most important early steps is completing our registration form and paying the registration fee. This confirms your child as a candidate for entry. For Year 7 entry in September 2026, the deadline for registration and scholarship applications has now passed. You can find further details under the Register for Berkhamsted Schools Group and Entrance Requirements & Testing tabs below.
Visit the School
The best way to experience the spirit of our school is to see it in action. We warmly invite you to join us for an Open Event or arrange a personal tour, where you can explore our facilities, meet our staff, and get a feel for our vibrant community.
Our events have now passed.
Thank you to everyone who attended our recent Open Event for Berkhamsted Girls. It was a pleasure to welcome you.
If you were unable to join us and would like to arrange a personal tour, please fill in our enquiry form. We would be delighted to show you around and answer any questions you may have.
Our 2026 Open Events will be announced in the new year. Please check back for further details.
You can book a personal tour with admissions through a request on our form below
Register for Berkhamsted Schools Group
The first step in securing your child’s place within the Berkhamsted Schools Group is to complete our online registration form. There is a non‑refundable Registration Fee of £224 per child. Once registered, you’ll be considered an official candidate, and our Admissions Team will be in touch to guide you through the next stages.
For Year 7 entry in September 2026, the deadline for registration and scholarship applications has now passed.
Register Your Place
Entry Requirements & Testing
Below you’ll find details of our entry requirements and assessment process.
We set entry examinations for all children wishing to enter our Senior Schools to ascertain whether they can reach the academic standards we set.
A reference from the pupil’s current school is also required.
Candidates seeking 11+ entry to Berkhamsted Girls will be required to take the Independent Schools Examinations Board (ISEB) Common Pre-Test ideally at the pupil’s current school.
Entry Assessment
We will invite those whose scores indicate that they will be able to cope with our curriculum to a Holistic Assessment Day.
The Holistic Assessment Day will be like a day in the life of a Senior School pupil and will include:
- an interview
- a practical leadership exercise
- an academic discussion
- a problem-solving exercise
- a sporting activity
- drama
- a creative writing opportunity
Every element of the day will be observed and assessed, and we will use the observations and assessments to seek to offer places to pupils who will benefit most from our ambitious, adventurous and busy curriculum.
Year 9 is not an official entry point for Berkhamsted Girls and applications are subject to availability of places.
Please contact Admissions for more information.
Admissions: admissions@berkhamsted.com
International Admissions: internationaladmissions@berkhamsted.com
Telephone: 01442 358001
Download the full Year 7 2026 admissions timetable
Scholarship & Bursaries
We offer scholarships to celebrate exceptional talent in areas such as academics, music, and sport, as well as means-tested bursaries to support families who may require financial assistance. Below you’ll find the key application deadlines and assessment dates for shortlisted candidates.
Monday 22 September 2025 – Deadline for application has now passed.
Please be aware that students should be registered for entry to the school when applying for a scholarship
Scholarship Assessments for Year 7 2026 entry
Tuesday 11 November 2025 – Music Scholarship Assessment
Friday 14 November 2025 – Drama Scholarship Assessment
Monday 17 November – Sports Scholarship Assessment
Year 7 Academic Scholarship will be offered to applicants based on Entrance Assessment results
Offers & Acceptances
If your application is successful, you’ll receive an offer along with details on how to confirm your place. Key dates for offers and acceptances are listed below.
Wednesday 10 December 2025 at 10:00 – Assessment and Scholarship results
Assessment and Scholarship result letters will be emailed to families
Monday 2 March 2026 by 17:00 – Acceptance Deadline
Deadline for acceptance of place sent to Admissions. If you fail to complete the Acceptance Form and make an Acceptance Deposit payment by this date the offer will be withdrawn and the place re-allocated.
Key Dates for new starters
If you are successful in your application to Berkhamsted Boys – the following induction dates will apply.
April 2026
New Girls’ Evening (Senior School)
June 2026
New Pupils’ Induction Day 1 (Senior School)
September 2026
New pupils start at Berkhamsted Girls
Need Any Further Help?
Our Admissions Team is always happy to answer any questions you may have about joining the Berkhamsted Schools Group. Whether you’d like to clarify entry requirements, discuss deadlines, or arrange a visit, we’re here to help.
Admissions Email: admissions@berkhamsted.com
International Admissions Email: internationaladmissions@berkhamsted.com
Telephone: 01442 358001
