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Bishop's Stortford College Prep School: entry, assessments, dates and fees

Maze Green Road, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 2PH

Facts checked 19 October 2026By ExamKind Editorial TeamSchool website

Can we apply, and when?

For September 2027 entry

Your next steps for 11+ entry

  1. Next: Registration closes for 11+ entry

    in 13 days

  2. Coming up: Bursary applications close

    in 13 days

    Only if you are applying for help with fees

  3. Coming up: Scholarship applications close

    in 13 days

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

Bishop's Stortford College Prep School sets its own tests and decides after them. We have not found a published pass mark, so we do not show one.

How entry works

How entry works

Ways in, and how children are assessed

Bishop's Stortford College Prep School takes new pupils at 7+, 10+ and 11+. Each way in has its own tests and dates.

  • 11+ entry

    How children are assessed: an English paper, a maths paper and a reasoning paper.

    Registration closes: Monday 2 November 2026 (for September 2027 entry)

Other ways in: 7+ and 10+Places, tests and registration for each

  • 7+ entry

    How children are assessed: not checked yet.

    Registration closes: Monday 2 November 2026 (for September 2027 entry)

  • 10+ entry

    How children are assessed: not checked yet.

    Registration closes: Monday 2 November 2026 (for September 2027 entry)

Source: Bishop's Stortford College, checked

More about entry from our guide

This page covers entry to Bishop's Stortford College Prep School only. Its senior school, Bishop's Stortford College, has its own page.

7+ (Year 3)

Year 3 candidates are assessed on Thursday 12 November 2026Bishop's Stortford College Prep School: Assessment date (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Bishop's Stortford College Prep School.The source says: 7+ assessment day 12 November 2026View the official source, the earliest of the three assessment days. We have not listed what the assessment covers, because we could not confirm it.

  • The school’s current admissions information covers: entry in September 2027Bishop's Stortford College Prep School: Current cycleChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Bishop's Stortford College Prep School.The source says: The key dates in the application cycle for 2027 entry are detailed below.View the official source

Entry in September 2027

StepDate
Registration closesMonday 2 November 2026Bishop's Stortford College Prep School: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Bishop's Stortford College Prep School.The source says: Year 3 Application deadline 2 November 2026View the official source
AssessmentThursday 12 November 2026Bishop's Stortford College Prep School: Assessment date (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Bishop's Stortford College Prep School.The source says: 7+ assessment day 12 November 2026View the official source
OffersFriday 27 November 2026Bishop's Stortford College Prep School: Offer date (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Bishop's Stortford College Prep School.The source says: 7+ assessment day 12 November 2026 Offer outcomes 27 November 2026View the official source
Accept an offer byWednesday 3 March 2027Bishop's Stortford College Prep School: Acceptance deadline (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Bishop's Stortford College Prep School.The source says: 7+ assessment day 12 November 2026 Offer outcomes 27 November 2026 Acceptance deadline 3 March 2027View the official source

Entry in September 2028

StepDate
Registration closesBishop's Stortford College Prep School: Registration deadline (2028)Not yet published by Bishop's Stortford College Prep School; last checked 11 Oct 2026.The source says: The key dates in the application cycle for 2027 entry are detailed below.View the official source
AssessmentBishop's Stortford College Prep School: Assessment date (2028)Not yet published by Bishop's Stortford College Prep School; last checked 11 Oct 2026.The source says: The key dates in the application cycle for 2027 entry are detailed below.View the official source
OffersBishop's Stortford College Prep School: Offer date (2028)Not yet published by Bishop's Stortford College Prep School; last checked 11 Oct 2026.The source says: The key dates in the application cycle for 2027 entry are detailed below.View the official source

10+ (Year 6)

Year 6 applicants have their own assessment day, Monday 16 November 2026Bishop's Stortford College Prep School: Assessment date (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Bishop's Stortford College Prep School.The source says: 10+ assessment day 16 November 2026View the official source. As at the other entry points, families have until Wednesday 3 March 2027Bishop's Stortford College Prep School: Acceptance deadline (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Bishop's Stortford College Prep School.The source says: 10+ assessment day 16 November 2026 Offer outcomes 27 November 2026 Acceptance deadline 3 March 2027View the official source to accept an offer.

  • The school’s current admissions information covers: entry in September 2027Bishop's Stortford College Prep School: Current cycleChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Bishop's Stortford College Prep School.The source says: The key dates in the application cycle for 2027 entry are detailed below.View the official source

Entry in September 2027

StepDate
Registration closesMonday 2 November 2026Bishop's Stortford College Prep School: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Bishop's Stortford College Prep School.The source says: Year 6 Application deadline 2 November 2026View the official source
AssessmentMonday 16 November 2026Bishop's Stortford College Prep School: Assessment date (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Bishop's Stortford College Prep School.The source says: 10+ assessment day 16 November 2026View the official source
OffersFriday 27 November 2026Bishop's Stortford College Prep School: Offer date (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Bishop's Stortford College Prep School.The source says: 10+ assessment day 16 November 2026 Offer outcomes 27 November 2026View the official source
Accept an offer byWednesday 3 March 2027Bishop's Stortford College Prep School: Acceptance deadline (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Bishop's Stortford College Prep School.The source says: 10+ assessment day 16 November 2026 Offer outcomes 27 November 2026 Acceptance deadline 3 March 2027View the official source

Entry in September 2028

StepDate
Registration closesBishop's Stortford College Prep School: Registration deadline (2028)Not yet published by Bishop's Stortford College Prep School; last checked 11 Oct 2026.The source says: The key dates in the application cycle for 2027 entry are detailed below.View the official source
AssessmentBishop's Stortford College Prep School: Assessment date (2028)Not yet published by Bishop's Stortford College Prep School; last checked 11 Oct 2026.The source says: The key dates in the application cycle for 2027 entry are detailed below.View the official source
OffersBishop's Stortford College Prep School: Offer date (2028)Not yet published by Bishop's Stortford College Prep School; last checked 11 Oct 2026.The source says: The key dates in the application cycle for 2027 entry are detailed below.View the official source

11+ (Year 7)

Year 7 candidates sit the entrance assessment on Saturday 14 November 2026Bishop's Stortford College Prep School: Assessment date (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Bishop's Stortford College Prep School.The source says: 11+ assessment day 14 November 2026View the official source. Scholarship and bursary applications close on Monday 2 November 2026Bishop's Stortford College Prep School: Scholarship deadline (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Bishop's Stortford College.The source says: You are invited to apply for your child to be considered for an art, music, performing arts, or sport Scholarship Award by completing the Scholarship Indication of Interest form, together with the College application form, by Monday 2 November 2026.View the official source, the same day as registration, and scholarship assessments run in the week commencing Monday 9 November 2026Bishop's Stortford College Prep School: Scholarship assessment date (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Bishop's Stortford College Prep School.The source says: Art, music, performing arts, and sport scholarships assessments w/c 9 November 2026View the official source.

  • The school’s current admissions information covers: entry in September 2027Bishop's Stortford College Prep School: Current cycleChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Bishop's Stortford College Prep School.The source says: The key dates in the application cycle for 2027 entry are detailed below.View the official source

Entry in September 2027

StepDate
Registration closesMonday 2 November 2026Bishop's Stortford College Prep School: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Bishop's Stortford College Prep School.The source says: Year 7 Application deadline 2 November 2026View the official source
AssessmentSaturday 14 November 2026Bishop's Stortford College Prep School: Assessment date (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Bishop's Stortford College Prep School.The source says: 11+ assessment day 14 November 2026View the official source
OffersFriday 27 November 2026Bishop's Stortford College Prep School: Offer date (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Bishop's Stortford College Prep School.The source says: Art, music, performing arts, and sport scholarships assessments w/c 9 November 2026 Offer outcomes 27 November 2026View the official source
Accept an offer byWednesday 3 March 2027Bishop's Stortford College Prep School: Acceptance deadline (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Bishop's Stortford College Prep School.The source says: Art, music, performing arts, and sport scholarships assessments w/c 9 November 2026 Offer outcomes 27 November 2026 Acceptance deadline 3 March 2027View the official source
Bursary application byMonday 2 November 2026Bishop's Stortford College Prep School: Bursary deadline (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Bishop's Stortford College.The source says: The application deadline for entry, scholarships, and financial assistance is Monday 2 November 2026.View the official source
Scholarship application byMonday 2 November 2026Bishop's Stortford College Prep School: Scholarship deadline (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Bishop's Stortford College.The source says: You are invited to apply for your child to be considered for an art, music, performing arts, or sport Scholarship Award by completing the Scholarship Indication of Interest form, together with the College application form, by Monday 2 November 2026.View the official source
Scholarship assessmentweek commencing Monday 9 November 2026Bishop's Stortford College Prep School: Scholarship assessment date (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Bishop's Stortford College Prep School.The source says: Art, music, performing arts, and sport scholarships assessments w/c 9 November 2026View the official source

Entry in September 2028

StepDate
Registration closesBishop's Stortford College Prep School: Registration deadline (2028)Not yet published by Bishop's Stortford College Prep School; last checked 11 Oct 2026.The source says: The key dates in the application cycle for 2027 entry are detailed below.View the official source
AssessmentBishop's Stortford College Prep School: Assessment date (2028)Not yet published by Bishop's Stortford College Prep School; last checked 11 Oct 2026.The source says: The key dates in the application cycle for 2027 entry are detailed below.View the official source
OffersBishop's Stortford College Prep School: Offer date (2028)Not yet published by Bishop's Stortford College Prep School; last checked 11 Oct 2026.The source says: The key dates in the application cycle for 2027 entry are detailed below.View the official source

Key dates

11+ dates for September 2027 entry

Bishop's Stortford College Prep School

  1. Next: Registration closes for 11+ entry

    in 13 days

  2. Coming up: Bursary applications close

    in 13 days

    Only if you are applying for help with fees

    Source: Bishop's Stortford College, checked

  3. Coming up: Scholarship applications close

    in 13 days

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

    Source: Bishop's Stortford College, checked

  4. Coming up: Scholarship assessments

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

  5. Coming up: Entrance tests

  6. Coming up: Offers sent

  7. Coming up: Accept or decline an offer by

    in about 19 weeks

Dates for the other ways in7+ and 10+

7+ entry, September 2027

  1. Next: Registration closes for 7+ entry

    in 13 days

  2. Coming up: Entrance tests

  3. Coming up: Offers sent

  4. Coming up: Accept or decline an offer by

    in about 19 weeks

10+ entry, September 2027

  1. Next: Registration closes for 10+ entry

    in 13 days

  2. Coming up: Entrance tests

  3. Coming up: Offers sent

  4. Coming up: Accept or decline an offer by

    in about 19 weeks

A year younger? 11+ dates for September 2028 entrySome are not published yet; we show what the school has said.

  1. Not published yet: Registration closes for 11+ entry

    Not yet published, checked 11 Oct 2026

  2. Not published yet: Entrance tests

    Not yet published, checked 11 Oct 2026

  3. Not published yet: Offers sent

    Not yet published, checked 11 Oct 2026

At a glance

Bishop's Stortford College Prep School in brief

Scholarships
5 kinds
Awards for a talent, such as academic work, music or sport.
Ways in
7+, 10+, 11+
The ages at which the school takes new pupils (4+, 11+ and so on).
Help with fees
Yes, up to 110%
Bursaries reduce fees for families on lower incomes, after a check of income and savings.
Registration fee
£200including VAT
Paid to the school when you register your child for its tests.

Fees

From £8,409 a term, including VAT
7+ entry, day
£7,718 a term, including VAT
10+ entry, day
£8,135 a term, including VAT
11+ entry, day
£8,409 a term, including VAT

Fees for the 2026–27 school year, as the school publishes them. We never add or remove VAT.

the published fees include VAT

Registration fee: £200 (including VAT).

Source: Bishop's Stortford College, checked

The Prep's day fees for 2026–27Bishop's Stortford College Prep School: Academic yearChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Bishop's Stortford College.The source says: Prep School 2026-2027View the official source include VAT and rise from Year 3 to Year 7. Registration costs £200 (including VAT)Bishop's Stortford College Prep School: Registration feeChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Bishop's Stortford College.The source says: UK** | £200 | £1,800 | £1,000 | £1,800 | £1,000View the official source. We have not shown an acceptance deposit.

Joining atDay
7+£7,718 per term (including VAT)Bishop's Stortford College Prep School: DayChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Bishop's Stortford College.The source says: Years 3 and 4 | 7,718View the official source
10+£8,135 per term (including VAT)Bishop's Stortford College Prep School: DayChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Bishop's Stortford College.The source says: Years 5 and 6 | 8,135View the official source
11+£8,409 per term (including VAT)Bishop's Stortford College Prep School: DayChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Bishop's Stortford College.The source says: Years 7 and 8 | 8,409View the official source
  • Registration fee: £200 (including VAT)Bishop's Stortford College Prep School: Registration feeChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Bishop's Stortford College.The source says: UK** | £200 | £1,800 | £1,000 | £1,800 | £1,000View the official source

Bursaries and scholarships

Bursaries up to 110% of fees
Bursaries (help with fees)
Available, up to 110% of the fees. They depend on a check of household income and savings.
Scholarships
For academic, art, music, other and sport, at 11+ entry.

Source: Bishop's Stortford College, checked

Means-tested bursaries are offered, and the school states a maximum of 110%Bishop's Stortford College Prep School: Max percentChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Bishop's Stortford College.The source says: Up to 110% support is available dependent on financial means.View the official source of fees. Scholarships are offered at 11+Bishop's Stortford College Prep School: 11 plusChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Bishop's Stortford College.The source says: Scholarships are offered to pupils aged 11 and above (Year 7) and are awarded to candidates who show outstanding talent, based on ability and potential.View the official source in several areas, listed below; we have not shown a scholarship value.

  • Largest bursary: up to 110%Bishop's Stortford College Prep School: Max percentChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Bishop's Stortford College.The source says: Up to 110% support is available dependent on financial means.View the official source of fees, means-tested
  • Scholarships offered: academicBishop's Stortford College Prep School: AcademicChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Bishop's Stortford College.The source says: 11+/Year 7 entry – academic, music, art, performing arts, and sportView the official source, artBishop's Stortford College Prep School: ArtChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Bishop's Stortford College.The source says: 11+/Year 7 entry – academic, music, art, performing arts, and sportView the official source, musicBishop's Stortford College Prep School: MusicChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Bishop's Stortford College.The source says: 11+/Year 7 entry – academic, music, art, performing arts, and sportView the official source, otherBishop's Stortford College Prep School: OtherChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Bishop's Stortford College.The source says: 11+/Year 7 entry – academic, music, art, performing arts, and sportView the official source, sportBishop's Stortford College Prep School: SportChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Bishop's Stortford College.The source says: 11+/Year 7 entry – academic, music, art, performing arts, and sportView the official source
  • Scholarship entry points: 11+Bishop's Stortford College Prep School: 11 plusChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Bishop's Stortford College.The source says: Scholarships are offered to pupils aged 11 and above (Year 7) and are awarded to candidates who show outstanding talent, based on ability and potential.View the official source

Open days

Next: Prep in Action, Thu 19 Nov 2026

  1. Coming up: Prep in Action

  2. Coming up: Prep in Action

  3. Coming up: Nursery to Year 8 Open Event (3+ entry)

    9am to 12pm

Source: Bishop's Stortford College, checked

The school lists two Prep in Action events and a spring open event.

What is distinctive about applying to Bishop's Stortford College Prep

Early November carries the weight here. Registration, scholarship and bursary applications for Year 7 all close on Monday 2 November 2026Bishop's Stortford College Prep School: Bursary deadline (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Bishop's Stortford College.The source says: The application deadline for entry, scholarships, and financial assistance is Monday 2 November 2026.View the official source, and the three entry assessments follow within the next two weeks.

Offers for every entry point go out on Friday 27 November 2026Bishop's Stortford College Prep School: Offer date (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Bishop's Stortford College Prep School.The source says: 7+ assessment day 12 November 2026 Offer outcomes 27 November 2026View the official source, and families then have until Wednesday 3 March 2027Bishop's Stortford College Prep School: Acceptance deadline (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Bishop's Stortford College Prep School.The source says: Art, music, performing arts, and sport scholarships assessments w/c 9 November 2026 Offer outcomes 27 November 2026 Acceptance deadline 3 March 2027View the official source to accept. Dates for September 2028 entry are not yet published; we will add them when they are.

Official documents and sources

8 sources, each kept as an archived copy

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