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Hurst Prep School Admissions

Registration

If you would like your child to be considered for a place at Hurst Prep School (Junior Prep or Senior Prep) please complete the online Registration Form together with payment of the non refundable registration fee. This is an expression of interest and does not guarantee a place.

Please register your child at least 18 months prior to when you would like them to join.

We encourage all parents/guardians to arrange a visit to Hurst Prep School prior to registering your child.

Taster days and assessments

We welcome pupils for taster days at Hurst Prep School. During a taster day, your child will join pupils in their current year group to participate in lessons, activities and join them for lunch. This is a valuable opportunity for your child to feel less anxious about a potential school move.

Year 7 entry (11+)

Download our information sheet on how to apply to Year 7 at Hurst for entry in 2026.

Assessment days are held in late November of Year 6. Pupils sit Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning tests, which are standardised tests to measure ability and attainment. These tests are designed so that pupils do not need to prepare for them, in order to give fair results. In addition, pupils will be asked to complete a writing task and will participate in interactive tasks which will usually include Design and Technology, Science and games. All pupils will have an interview with a senior member of staff and join current pupils for lunch.

All pupils sitting the Year 7 assessments will be automatically considered for an Academic Scholarship based on the results of the tests.

Year 3 entry (7+)

Download our information sheet on how to apply to Year 3 at Hurst for entry in 2026.

Assessments for entry into Year 3 will be held during the Michaelmas (Autumn) term of Year 2. Pupils will be invited to spend the morning with current Year 2 pupils, joining them for lunch in the dining hall before completing a small number of entry tests. The tests will consist of Maths, English and Reasoning.

Reception (4+) entry

Download our information sheet on how to apply to Reception at Hurst for entry in 2026.

Assessment days are held in November of the year prior to entry. Your child will be invited to spend an hour in the current Reception classroom – a friendly, informal environment – where they will participate in small group activities and games. The sessions are relaxed and parents are invited to stay for refreshments in a room close by.