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  • Independent school for boys and girls

Charterhouse: entry, assessments, dates and fees

Charterhouse, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 2DX

Facts checked 19 October 2026By ExamKind Editorial TeamSchool website

Can we apply, and when?

For September 2027 entry

  • Registration closes, 13+ entry

    Mon 19 Oct

    Monday 19 October 2026, for September 2027 entry

    Checked, source: Charterhouse, checked
  • Places

    Not published
  • Fees at 13+, day

    £16,369a term

    2026–27 school year, including VAT

    Checked, source: Charterhouse, checked

Your next steps for 13+ entry

  1. Next: Entrance tests: registrations 1 September - 19 October 2026

  2. Coming up: Interviews: registrations 1 September - 19 October 2026

  3. Coming up: Scholarship applications close: co-curricular

    in about 7 weeks

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

Charterhouse sets its own tests and decides after them and the interviews. We have not found a published pass mark, so we do not show one.

How entry works

Ways in, and how children are assessed

Charterhouse takes new pupils at 13+ and 16+. Each way in has its own tests and dates.

  • 13+ entry

    How children are assessed: a piece of creative writing, an interview, a group activity, a reference from the current school and the ISEB Common Pre-Test (an online test many independent schools share). Tests are taken in Year 6 (Year 6 pathway); Year 7 (Year 7 pathway), with a place offered ahead of entry.

    Registration closes: Monday 19 October 2026 (for September 2027 entry)

Other ways in: 16+Places, tests and registration for each
  • 16+ entry

    70 places

    How children are assessed: an English paper, a reasoning paper, an interview, a reference from the current school and GCSE grade requirements.

    Registration closes: Wednesday 23 September 2026 (for September 2027 entry)

Source: Charterhouse, checked

More about entry from our guide

13+ (Year 9)

On the Year 6 and Year 7 pathways, children sit the ISEB Pre-Test in the autumn of that year (Year 6 (Year 6 pathway); Year 7 (Year 7 pathway)Charterhouse: Pre test year groupChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Charterhouse.The source says: All registered candidates sit the ISEB Common Pre-test to Charterhouse in the Autumn Term of their Year 6.View the official source), followed by an assessment with group activities, a written task and an interview; successful candidates receive a deferred offer. The Year 8 pathway is for later applicants: for September 2027 entry it closes on Monday 19 October 2026Charterhouse: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Charterhouse.The source says: September 2027 \| 19 October 2026View the official source, with online tests and an assessment day whose dates depend on when the child registered.

  • What the school assesses: group or team activityCharterhouse: Group activityChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Charterhouse.The source says: We achieve this through a mix of engaging group activities, friendly interviews, and an interesting written assessment with the aim of uncovering the diverse talents that each student possesses.View the official source; interviewCharterhouse: InterviewChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Charterhouse.The source says: We achieve this through a mix of engaging group activities, friendly interviews, and an interesting written assessment with the aim of uncovering the diverse talents that each student possesses.View the official source; ISEB Common Pre-TestCharterhouse: Iseb pretestChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Charterhouse.The source says: All registered candidates sit the ISEB Common Pre-test to Charterhouse in the Autumn Term of their Year 6.View the official source; creative or extended writing taskCharterhouse: Own creative writingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Charterhouse.The source says: The written assessment will be a piece of creative writing.View the official source; reference or report from current schoolCharterhouse: ReferenceChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Charterhouse.The source says: The results are reviewed in conjunction with a reference from their current School.View the official source
  • First assessment taken in: Year 6 (Year 6 pathway); Year 7 (Year 7 pathway)Charterhouse: Pre test year groupChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Charterhouse.The source says: All registered candidates sit the ISEB Common Pre-test to Charterhouse in the Autumn Term of their Year 6.View the official source
  • Offers made early for deferred entry: YesCharterhouse: Deferred offerChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Charterhouse.The source says: Whilst a UK pupil can apply to Charterhouse through either our Year 6, 7 or 8 routes, we strongly recommend our Year 6 pathway, given the strong competition for places and the ability this route provides for you to secure an early offer.View the official source

Entry in September 2027

StepDate
Registration closesMonday 19 October 2026Charterhouse: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Charterhouse.The source says: September 2027 \| 19 October 2026View the official source
AssessmentThursday 3 September 2026 to Thursday 10 September 2026 (registrations on or before 31 August 2026); Friday 23 October 2026 to Tuesday 3 November 2026 (registrations 1 September - 19 October 2026)Charterhouse: Assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Charterhouse.The source says: For registrations on or before 31 August 2026, the testing window will be: 3 - 10 September 2026View the official source
InterviewsTuesday 29 September 2026 (registrations on or before 31 August 2026); Tuesday 17 November 2026 (registrations 1 September - 19 October 2026)Charterhouse: Interview date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Charterhouse.The source says: For registrations on or before 31 August 2026, the assessment day will be: 29 September 2026View the official source
Scholarship application byFriday 11 December 2026 (co-curricular); Friday 19 March 2027 (Foundation (academic))Charterhouse: Scholarship deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Charterhouse.The source says: Co-Curricular applications must be made by Friday 11 December 2026, and Academic by Spring 2027.View the official source
Scholarship assessmentTuesday 19 January 2027 (art and design); Tuesday 19 January 2027 (design engineering); Thursday 21 January 2027 (drama); Thursday 21 January 2027 (performing arts); Friday 22 January 2027 (dance); Monday 25 January 2027, Tuesday 26 January 2027 and Wednesday 27 January 2027 (music); Monday 25 January 2027 (sport); Monday 26 April 2027 and Tuesday 27 April 2027 (Foundation (academic))Charterhouse: Scholarship assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Charterhouse.The source says: Art and Design | Digital Portfolio | Tuesday 19 January 2027 (13.45 – 17.30) at CharterhouseView the official source

Entry in September 2028

StepDate
Registration closesWednesday 30 September 2026 (Year 7 pathway)Charterhouse: Registration deadline (2028)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Charterhouse.The source says: September 2028 \| 30 September 2026View the official source
AssessmentCharterhouse: Assessment date (2028)Not yet published by Charterhouse; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: All registered candidates sit the ISEB Common Pre-test to Charterhouse in the Autumn Term of their Year 7.View the official source
OffersCharterhouse: Offer date (2028)Not yet published by Charterhouse; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: Following the Assessment Day, we will make all of our offers to families during the Spring Term in which you attend your Assessment Day (usually by the end of March).View the official source

Entry in September 2029

StepDate
Registration closesWednesday 30 September 2026 (Year 6 pathway); Thursday 30 September 2027 (Year 7 pathway)Charterhouse: Registration deadline (2029)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Charterhouse.The source says: September 2029 \| 30 September 2026View the official source

Entry in September 2032

StepDate
Registration closesSunday 30 September 2029 (Year 6 pathway)Charterhouse: Registration deadline (2032)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Charterhouse.The source says: September 2032 \| 30 September 2029View the official source

16+ (sixth form, Year 12)

Sixth-form applicants for September 2027 registered by Wednesday 23 September 2026Charterhouse: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Charterhouse.The source says: September 2027 \| 23 September 2026View the official source, took online tests in a set window and, if shortlisted, attend an assessment day; offers are made on Tuesday 1 December 2026Charterhouse: Offer date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Charterhouse.The source says: 1 December 2026: Successful candidates will receive their offer of an unconditional place.View the official source. The school gives about 70Charterhouse: PlacesChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Charterhouse.The source says: Each year, we will welcome around 70 new pupils into the Sixth Form (known as 'Specialists') to study either the A level or IBDP curriculum as either a boarder or as a day pupil.View the official source sixth-form places. For September 2028 entry, the school says registration closes in September 2027 (published as 'late September 2027')Charterhouse: Registration deadline (2028)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Charterhouse.The source says: September 2028 \| Late September 2027View the official source.

  • Places: about 70Charterhouse: PlacesChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Charterhouse.The source says: Each year, we will welcome around 70 new pupils into the Sixth Form (known as 'Specialists') to study either the A level or IBDP curriculum as either a boarder or as a day pupil.View the official source
  • What the school assesses: GCSE grade requirementsCharterhouse: Gcse requirementsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Charterhouse.The source says: As a guide, we would expect successful candidates to gain a high proportion of 8s and 9s at (I)GCSE or equivalent.View the official source; interviewCharterhouse: InterviewChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Charterhouse.The source says: It will include an observed seminar, a short-written exercise, and 1-1 interview.View the official source; school's own English assessmentCharterhouse: Own englishChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Charterhouse.The source says: The tests are designed to assess your academic potential through a range of skills, including literacy, numeracy, and reasoning.View the official source; school's own reasoning assessmentCharterhouse: Own reasoningChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Charterhouse.The source says: The tests are designed to assess your academic potential through a range of skills, including literacy, numeracy, and reasoning.View the official source; reference or report from current schoolCharterhouse: ReferenceChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Charterhouse.The source says: At this point references from your current school will be requested.View the official source
  • The school’s current admissions information covers: entry in September 2027Charterhouse: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Charterhouse.The source says: September 2027 entry: Our registration window for 2027 entry is now closed.View the official source

Entry in September 2027

StepDate
Registration closesWednesday 23 September 2026Charterhouse: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Charterhouse.The source says: September 2027 \| 23 September 2026View the official source
AssessmentThursday 24 September 2026 to Tuesday 6 October 2026 (online tests); Friday 13 November 2026 (assessment day)Charterhouse: Assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Charterhouse.The source says: These tests can be completed anytime between 24 September and 6 October 2026.View the official source
InterviewsFriday 13 November 2026Charterhouse: Interview date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Charterhouse.The source says: Shortlisted candidates will attend our assessment day at Charterhouse on Friday 13 November 2026.View the official source
OffersTuesday 1 December 2026Charterhouse: Offer date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Charterhouse.The source says: 1 December 2026: Successful candidates will receive their offer of an unconditional place.View the official source
Scholarship application byFriday 2 October 2026Charterhouse: Scholarship deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Charterhouse.The source says: Application Deadline: Applications by 2 October 2026View the official source
Scholarship assessmentMonday 9 November 2026 to Thursday 12 November 2026Charterhouse: Scholarship assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Charterhouse.The source says: Candidates who have shown interest in Scholarships will attend assessments at Charterhouse between 9 – 12 November 2026.View the official source

Entry in September 2028

StepDate
Registration opensCharterhouse: Registration opens (2028)Not yet published by Charterhouse; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: September 2028 entry: Our registration window for 2028 entry will open in Spring 2027.View the official source
Registration closesSeptember 2027 (published as 'late September 2027')Charterhouse: Registration deadline (2028)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Charterhouse.The source says: September 2028 \| Late September 2027View the official source
AssessmentCharterhouse: Assessment date (2028)Not yet published by Charterhouse; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: September 2028 entry: Our registration window for 2028 entry will open in Spring 2027.View the official source
OffersCharterhouse: Offer date (2028)Not yet published by Charterhouse; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: September 2028 entry: Our registration window for 2028 entry will open in Spring 2027.View the official source

Entry in September 2029

StepDate
Registration closesSeptember 2028Charterhouse: Registration deadline (2029)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Charterhouse.The source says: September 2029 \| Late September 2028View the official source

Entry in September 2030

StepDate
Registration closesSeptember 2029Charterhouse: Registration deadline (2030)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Charterhouse.The source says: September 2030 \| Late September 2029View the official source

Key dates

13+ dates for September 2027 entry

Charterhouse

3 earlier steps, all doneShow
  1. Done: Entrance tests: registrations on or before 31 August 2026

  2. Done: Interviews: registrations on or before 31 August 2026

  3. Done: Registration closes for 13+ entry

  1. Next: Entrance tests: registrations 1 September - 19 October 2026

  2. Coming up: Interviews: registrations 1 September - 19 October 2026

  3. Coming up: Scholarship applications close: co-curricular

    in about 7 weeks

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

  4. Coming up: Scholarship assessments: art and design

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

  5. Coming up: Scholarship assessments: design engineering

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

  6. Coming up: Scholarship assessments: drama

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

  7. Coming up: Scholarship assessments: performing arts

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

  8. Coming up: Scholarship assessments: dance

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

  9. Coming up: Scholarship assessments: music

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

  10. Coming up: Scholarship assessments: sport

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

  11. Coming up: Scholarship applications close: Foundation (academic)

    in about 21 weeks

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

  12. Coming up: Scholarship assessments: Foundation (academic)

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

Dates for the other ways in16+

16+ entry, September 2027

3 earlier steps, all doneShow
  1. Done: Registration closes for 16+ entry

  2. Done: Entrance tests: online tests

  3. Done: Scholarship applications close

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

  1. Next: Scholarship assessments

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

  2. Coming up: Entrance tests: assessment day

  3. Coming up: Interviews

  4. Coming up: Offers sent

A year younger? 13+ dates for September 2028 entrySome are not published yet; we show what the school has said.
  1. Done: Registration closes for 13+ entry

  2. Not published yet: Entrance tests

    Not yet published, checked 10 Oct 2026

  3. Not published yet: Offers sent

    Not yet published, checked 10 Oct 2026

At a glance

Charterhouse in brief

tap a value for its source

Ages
13 to 18AgesChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Charterhouse.The source says: A perfectly balanced & future-ready education for boys & girls aged 13-18View the official source
The ages the school teaches, from youngest to oldest.
Ways in
13+, 16+
The ages at which the school takes new pupils (4+, 11+ and so on).
Help with fees
Yes
Bursaries reduce fees for families on lower incomes, after a check of income and savings.
Scholarships
7 kinds
Awards for a talent, such as academic work, music or sport.
Day or boarding
day pupils and boarders
Whether pupils go home each day or can live at the school.
Registration fee
£420including VAT
Paid to the school when you register your child for its tests.

Fees

From £16,369 a term, including VAT
13+ entry, day
£16,369 a term, including VAT
13+ entry, full boarding
£21,015 a term, including VAT
16+ entry, day
£16,369 a term, including VAT
16+ entry, full boarding
£21,015 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: £420 (including VAT).

Source: Charterhouse, checked

Joining atDayFull boarding
13+£16,369 per term (including VAT)Charterhouse: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Charterhouse.The source says: £16,369 termly*View the official source£21,015 per term (including VAT)Charterhouse: BoardingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Charterhouse.The source says: £21,015 termly*View the official source
16+£16,369 per term (including VAT)Charterhouse: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Charterhouse.The source says: £16,369 termly*View the official source£21,015 per term (including VAT)Charterhouse: BoardingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Charterhouse.The source says: £21,015 termly*View the official source
  • Registration fee: £420 (including VAT)Charterhouse: Registration feeChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Charterhouse.The source says: Registrations cost £420.00 (inclusive of VAT) and are non-refundable.View the official source

Bursaries and scholarships

Bursaries up to a share of fees
Bursaries (help with fees)
Available. They depend on a check of household income and savings.
Scholarships
For academic, art, design and technology, drama, music, other and sport, at 13+ and 16+ entry.

Source: Charterhouse, checked

  • Largest bursary: Awaiting confirmationCharterhouse: Max percentOfficial sources disagree; we are confirming this with the publisher.View the official source
  • Scholarships offered: academicCharterhouse: AcademicChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Charterhouse.The source says: Charterhouse welcomes applications for Scholarship awards in the following disciplines: Academic (The Foundation Scholarship), Art & Textiles, Performing Arts, Dance, Drama, Design Engineering (DE), Music, and Sports.View the official source, artCharterhouse: ArtChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Charterhouse.The source says: Charterhouse welcomes applications for Scholarship awards in the following disciplines: Academic (The Foundation Scholarship), Art & Textiles, Performing Arts, Dance, Drama, Design Engineering (DE), Music, and Sports.View the official source, design and technologyCharterhouse: Design technologyChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Charterhouse.The source says: Charterhouse welcomes applications for Scholarship awards in the following disciplines: Academic (The Foundation Scholarship), Art & Textiles, Performing Arts, Dance, Drama, Design Engineering (DE), Music, and Sports.View the official source, dramaCharterhouse: DramaChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Charterhouse.The source says: Charterhouse welcomes applications for Scholarship awards in the following disciplines: Academic (The Foundation Scholarship), Art & Textiles, Performing Arts, Dance, Drama, Design Engineering (DE), Music, and Sports.View the official source, musicCharterhouse: MusicChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Charterhouse.The source says: Charterhouse welcomes applications for Scholarship awards in the following disciplines: Academic (The Foundation Scholarship), Art & Textiles, Performing Arts, Dance, Drama, Design Engineering (DE), Music, and Sports.View the official source, otherCharterhouse: OtherChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Charterhouse.The source says: Charterhouse welcomes applications for Scholarship awards in the following disciplines: Academic (The Foundation Scholarship), Art & Textiles, Performing Arts, Dance, Drama, Design Engineering (DE), Music, and Sports.View the official source, sportCharterhouse: SportChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Charterhouse.The source says: Charterhouse welcomes applications for Scholarship awards in the following disciplines: Academic (The Foundation Scholarship), Art & Textiles, Performing Arts, Dance, Drama, Design Engineering (DE), Music, and Sports.View the official source
  • Scholarship entry points: 13+Charterhouse: 13 plusChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Charterhouse.The source says: Scholarships are offered at 13+ and 16+ entry.View the official source, 16+ (sixth form)Charterhouse: 16 plusChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Charterhouse.The source says: Scholarships are offered at 13+ and 16+ entry.View the official source

Open days

Next: 13+ Under School Director of Admissions' Tour, Tue 3 Nov 2026
  1. Done: 13+ Under School Director of Admissions' Tour (passed)

    booking needed

  2. Coming up: 13+ Under School Director of Admissions' Tour

    booking needed

  3. Coming up: 13+ Under School Virtual Open Events

    booking needed

  4. Coming up: 13+ Under School Open Mornings

    booking needed

  5. Coming up: 13+ Under School Director of Admissions' Tour

    booking needed

  6. Coming up: 13+ Under School Director of Admissions' Tour

    booking needed

  7. Coming up: 13+ Under School Virtual Open Events

    booking needed

  8. Coming up: 13+ Under School Open Mornings

    booking needed

  9. Coming up: 16+ Sixth Form Director of Admissions' Tour

    booking needed

  10. Coming up: 13+ Under School Director of Admissions' Tour

    booking needed

  11. Coming up: 13+ Under School Virtual Open Events

    booking needed

  12. Coming up: 16+ Sixth Form Open Morning

    booking needed

  13. Coming up: 16+ Sixth Form Virtual Open Events

    booking needed

  14. Coming up: 13+ Under School Virtual Open Events

    booking needed

  15. Coming up: 13+ Under School Open Mornings

    booking needed

  16. Coming up: 13+ Under School Virtual Open Events

    booking needed

  17. Coming up: 16+ Sixth Form Virtual Open Events

    booking needed

  18. Coming up: 13+ Under School Open Mornings (South East Prep Schools)

    booking needed

Source: Charterhouse, checked

Results, as published by the school

A level grades A* to B: 86% (2026)
  • A level grades A* to B, 2026

    86%A level grades A* to B, 2026Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Charterhouse.The source says: An impressive 86% of A Level examinations were graded A*-B, opening doors to the most prestigious universities in the UK and around the world.View the official source

    No earlier year published

  • GCSE grades 9 to 7, 2025

    76%GCSE grades 9 to 7, 2025Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Charterhouse.The source says: 2025 | 55% | 76% | 87%View the official source

    No earlier year published

  • GCSE grades 9 to 8, 2025

    55%GCSE grades 9 to 8, 2025Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Charterhouse.The source says: 2025 | 55% | 76% | 87%View the official source

    No earlier year published

Results are the school's own figures. Schools count them in different ways, so compare with care.

YearMeasureFigure
2025GCSE grades 9 to 776%Charterhouse: Gcse9to7 percent (2025)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Charterhouse.The source says: 2025 | 55% | 76% | 87%View the official source
2025GCSE grades 9 to 855%Charterhouse: Gcse9to8 percent (2025)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Charterhouse.The source says: 2025 | 55% | 76% | 87%View the official source
2026A level grades A* to B86%Charterhouse: A level astar bpercent (2026)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Charterhouse.The source says: An impressive 86% of A Level examinations were graded A*-B, opening doors to the most prestigious universities in the UK and around the world.View the official source
2026IB Diploma average38 pointsCharterhouse: Ib average points (2026)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Charterhouse.The source says: Nearly three-quarters achieved 36 points or above, and the average IBDP score this year was an exceptional 38 points, equivalent to A*AA at A Level.View the official source

What is distinctive about applying to Charterhouse

Because of the pathways, the most important date depends on your child's age now: the Year 6 pathway deadline for September 2029 entry has passed, but the Year 7 pathway for the same entry year closes later. The school publishes a table of deadlines for future years, which we will add as the dates are confirmed.

Termly fees are £16,369 per term (including VAT)Charterhouse: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Charterhouse.The source says: £16,369 termly*View the official source for day pupils and £21,015 per term (including VAT)Charterhouse: BoardingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Charterhouse.The source says: £21,015 termly*View the official source for boarders. The registration fee is £420 (including VAT)Charterhouse: Registration feeChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Charterhouse.The source says: Registrations cost £420.00 (inclusive of VAT) and are non-refundable.View the official source.

Bursaries are means-tested. The school's pages give two different maximum percentages for a bursary, so we are checking that figure with the school. Scholarships at 13+ include a Foundation (academic) award and co-curricular awards, with separate deadlines.

Official documents and sources

13 sources, each kept as an archived copy

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