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  • Independent school for girls

Guildford High School: entry, assessments, dates and fees

Facts checked 19 October 2026By ExamKind Editorial TeamSchool website

Can we apply, and when?

For September 2027 entry

  • Registration closes, 11+ entry

    Sun 1 Nov

    Sunday 1 November 2026, for September 2027 entry

    Checked, source: Guildford High School, checked

  • Places at 11+

    80

    Each year at 11+

    Checked, source: Guildford High School, checked

  • Fees at 11+, day

    £8,923a term

    2026–27 school year, including VAT

    Checked, source: Guildford High School, checked

Your next steps for 11+ entry

  1. Next: Registration closes for 11+ entry

    in 12 days

  2. Coming up: Scholarship applications close

    in 2 weeks

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

  3. Coming up: Entrance tests

Guildford High School 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

How entry works

Ways in, and how children are assessed

Guildford High School takes new pupils at 4+, 7+, 11+ and 16+. Each way in has its own tests and dates.

  • 11+ entry

    80 places

    How children are assessed: an interview, a reference from the current school and cambridge select insight.

    Registration closes: Sunday 1 November 2026 (for September 2027 entry)

Other ways in: 4+, 7+ and 16+Places, tests and registration for each

  • 4+ entry

    How children are assessed: a group activity, a reference from the current school and a play-based observation.

    Registration closes: Thursday 1 October 2026 (for September 2027 entry)

  • 7+ entry

    How children are assessed: an English paper, a maths paper, a piece of creative writing and a reference from the current school.

    Registration closes: Sunday 1 November 2026 (for September 2027 entry)

  • 16+ entry

    How children are assessed: an interview, a reference from the current school, GCSE grade requirements and own subject papers.

    Registration closes: Thursday 1 October 2026 (for September 2027 entry)

Source: Guildford High School, checked

More about entry from our guide

4+ (Reception)

Reception places are assessed through informal play-based sessions on Thursday 8 October 2026 and Saturday 10 October 2026Guildford High School: Assessment date (2027)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: | Readiness evaluation | Thursday 8 October 2026 and Saturday 10 October 2026 (all applicants attend a session on both days) |View the official source, and offers come out in October 2026Guildford High School: Offer date (2027)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: | October 2026 | Offers made |View the official source, much earlier than for other entry points.

  • What the school assesses: group or team activityGuildford High School: Group activityChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: On 8 October a group craft activity session will allow the girls to mix with their peers, supported by our Year 5 pupils and members of staff.View the official source; informal play-based assessmentGuildford High School: Play observationChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: Through a series of games, activities and interaction with our experienced early years team, we will assess your daughter’s readiness for learning with us.View the official source; reference or report from current schoolGuildford High School: ReferenceChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: A report will be requested from each applicant’s current nursery, where applicable, prior to assessment.View the official source
  • The school’s current admissions information covers: entry in September 2027Guildford High School: Current cycleChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: Key dates for 4+ entry in September 2027View the official source

Entry in September 2027

StepDate
Registration closesThursday 1 October 2026Guildford High School: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: The registration deadline for pupils entering Reception in September 2027 is 1 October 2026.View the official source
AssessmentThursday 8 October 2026 and Saturday 10 October 2026Guildford High School: Assessment date (2027)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: | Readiness evaluation | Thursday 8 October 2026 and Saturday 10 October 2026 (all applicants attend a session on both days) |View the official source
OffersOctober 2026Guildford High School: Offer date (2027)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: | October 2026 | Offers made |View the official source
Accept an offer byNovember 2026Guildford High School: Acceptance deadline (2027)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: | November 2026 | Acceptance deadline |View the official source

Entry in September 2028

StepDate
Registration closesGuildford High School: Registration deadline (2028)Not yet published by Guildford High School; last checked 9 Oct 2026.The source says: Key dates for 4+ entry in September 2027View the official source
AssessmentGuildford High School: Assessment date (2028)Not yet published by Guildford High School; last checked 9 Oct 2026.The source says: Key dates for 4+ entry in September 2027View the official source
OffersGuildford High School: Offer date (2028)Not yet published by Guildford High School; last checked 9 Oct 2026.The source says: Key dates for 4+ entry in September 2027View the official source

7+ (Year 3)

Year 3 applicants sit short English and maths tasks, including a piece of writing, on Friday 8 January 2027Guildford High School: Assessment date (2027)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: | 8 January 2027 | Entrance day at GHS |View the official source.

  • What the school assesses: creative or extended writing taskGuildford High School: Own creative writingChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: The assessments for Key Stage 2 of the Junior School will cover English comprehension, creative writing, spelling and grammar and Mathematics.View the official source; school's own English assessmentGuildford High School: Own englishChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: Year 3 applicants spend a school day with us, taking part in relaxed English and Maths activities suited to their age.View the official source; school's own maths assessmentGuildford High School: Own mathsChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: Year 3 applicants spend a school day with us, taking part in relaxed English and Maths activities suited to their age.View the official source; reference or report from current schoolGuildford High School: ReferenceChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: spelling and grammar and Mathematics. A report will be requested from each applicant’s current school prior to assessment.View the official source
  • The school’s current admissions information covers: entry in September 2027Guildford High School: Current cycleChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: Key dates for other Junior School entry points in September 2027View the official source

Entry in September 2027

StepDate
Registration closesSunday 1 November 2026Guildford High School: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: The registration deadline for pupils entering Yr 1 – Yr 10 in September 2027 is 1 November 2026.View the official source
AssessmentFriday 8 January 2027Guildford High School: Assessment date (2027)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: | 8 January 2027 | Entrance day at GHS |View the official source
OffersJanuary 2027Guildford High School: Offer date (2027)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: | January 2027 | Offers made |View the official source
Accept an offer byFebruary 2027Guildford High School: Acceptance deadline (2027)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: | February 2027 | Acceptance deadline |View the official source

Entry in September 2028

StepDate
Registration closesGuildford High School: Registration deadline (2028)Not yet published by Guildford High School; last checked 9 Oct 2026.The source says: Key dates for other Junior School entry points in September 2027View the official source
AssessmentGuildford High School: Assessment date (2028)Not yet published by Guildford High School; last checked 9 Oct 2026.The source says: Key dates for other Junior School entry points in September 2027View the official source
OffersGuildford High School: Offer date (2028)Not yet published by Guildford High School; last checked 9 Oct 2026.The source says: Key dates for other Junior School entry points in September 2027View the official source

11+ (Year 7)

The school gives about 80Guildford High School: PlacesChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: Number of places – approximately 80 placesView the official source places at 11+. The first stage is an online test (Cambridge Select Insight (CEM Select)Guildford High School: Cambridge select insightChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: On 15 November applicants will take part in a one-hour computer-based test (CEM test) comprising verbal reasoning, numerical, comprehension and non-verbal reasoning exercises.View the official source) taken at the school, followed by the interview day, with a reference from the current school.

  • Places: about 80Guildford High School: PlacesChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: Number of places – approximately 80 placesView the official source
  • What the school assesses: Cambridge Select Insight (CEM Select)Guildford High School: Cambridge select insightChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: On 15 November applicants will take part in a one-hour computer-based test (CEM test) comprising verbal reasoning, numerical, comprehension and non-verbal reasoning exercises.View the official source; interviewGuildford High School: InterviewChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: As well as a short, informal interview (10 mins), candidates will enjoy a day in the life of a Year 7 pupil with a range of activities which can include science, creative writing, PE, Drama and Music.View the official source; reference or report from current schoolGuildford High School: ReferenceChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: A report will also be requested from each applicant’s current school prior to the entrance assessment.View the official source
  • The school’s current admissions information covers: entry in September 2027Guildford High School: Current cycleChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: Key dates for 11+ entry in September 2027View the official source

Entry in September 2027

StepDate
Registration closesSunday 1 November 2026Guildford High School: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: The registration deadline for pupils entering Yr 1 – Yr 10 in September 2027 is 1 November 2026.View the official source
AssessmentSunday 15 November 2026 and Friday 8 January 2027Guildford High School: Assessment date (2027)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: The entrance assessments for entry at 11+ in September 2027 will be held on Sunday 15 November 2026 and Friday 8 January 2027.View the official source
InterviewsFriday 8 January 2027Guildford High School: Interview date (2027)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: | Interview day at GHS (all 11+ applicants) | Friday 8 January 2027 |View the official source
OffersJanuary 2027Guildford High School: Offer date (2027)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: | January 2027 | Offers made |View the official source
Accept an offer byMarch 2027Guildford High School: Acceptance deadline (2027)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: | March 2027 | Acceptance deadline |View the official source
Scholarship application byTuesday 3 November 2026 (music)Guildford High School: Scholarship deadline (2027)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: | Application deadline for music scholarship | Tuesday 3 November 2026 |View the official source
Scholarship assessmentTuesday 12 January 2027 (music)Guildford High School: Scholarship assessment date (2027)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: | Music scholarship auditions | Tuesday 12 January 2027 |View the official source

Entry in September 2028

StepDate
Registration closesGuildford High School: Registration deadline (2028)Not yet published by Guildford High School; last checked 9 Oct 2026.The source says: Key dates for 11+ entry in September 2027View the official source
AssessmentGuildford High School: Assessment date (2028)Not yet published by Guildford High School; last checked 9 Oct 2026.The source says: Key dates for 11+ entry in September 2027View the official source
OffersGuildford High School: Offer date (2028)Not yet published by Guildford High School; last checked 9 Oct 2026.The source says: Key dates for 11+ entry in September 2027View the official source

16+ (sixth form, Year 12)

Sixth-form applications close on Thursday 1 October 2026Guildford High School: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: The registration deadline for pupils entering Sixth Form in September 2027 is 1October 2026.View the official source, and applicants sit subject papers and have an interview on Wednesday 4 November 2026Guildford High School: Assessment date (2027)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: | Entrance assessment | Wednesday 4 November 2026 |View the official source. Places depend on strong GCSE grades.

  • What the school assesses: GCSE grade requirementsGuildford High School: Gcse requirementsChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: A minimum of seven I/GCSEs at grades 9-7 gained in Year 11 in subjects studied full-time on the school curriculum.View the official source; interviewGuildford High School: InterviewChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: All candidates will sit a general paper and be interviewed by a member of staff.View the official source; subject papersGuildford High School: Own subject papersChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: For entry into the Sixth Form, applicants will be asked to sit three one-hour papers from a choice of subjects.View the official source; reference or report from current schoolGuildford High School: ReferenceChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: A report will be requested from each applicant’s current school prior to assessment. All applicants will be automatically entered for scholarshipView the official source
  • The school’s current admissions information covers: entry in September 2027Guildford High School: Current cycleChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: Key dates for 16+ entry in September 2027View the official source

Entry in September 2027

StepDate
Registration closesThursday 1 October 2026Guildford High School: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: The registration deadline for pupils entering Sixth Form in September 2027 is 1October 2026.View the official source
AssessmentWednesday 4 November 2026Guildford High School: Assessment date (2027)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: | Entrance assessment | Wednesday 4 November 2026 |View the official source
OffersDecember 2026Guildford High School: Offer date (2027)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: | December 2026 | Offers made |View the official source
Accept an offer byDecember 2026Guildford High School: Acceptance deadline (2027)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: | December 2026 | Acceptance deadline |View the official source
Scholarship application byMonday 5 October 2026 (music)Guildford High School: Scholarship deadline (2027)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: | Application deadline for music scholarship | Monday 5 October 2026 |View the official source
Scholarship assessmentFriday 6 November 2026 (music)Guildford High School: Scholarship assessment date (2027)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: | Music scholarship auditions | Friday 6 November 2026 |View the official source

Entry in September 2028

StepDate
Registration closesGuildford High School: Registration deadline (2028)Not yet published by Guildford High School; last checked 9 Oct 2026.The source says: Key dates for 16+ entry in September 2027View the official source
AssessmentGuildford High School: Assessment date (2028)Not yet published by Guildford High School; last checked 9 Oct 2026.The source says: Key dates for 16+ entry in September 2027View the official source
OffersGuildford High School: Offer date (2028)Not yet published by Guildford High School; last checked 9 Oct 2026.The source says: Key dates for 16+ entry in September 2027View the official source

Key dates

11+ dates for September 2027 entry

Guildford High School

  1. Next: Registration closes for 11+ entry

    in 12 days

  2. Coming up: Scholarship applications close

    in 2 weeks

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

  3. Coming up: Entrance tests

  4. Coming up: Interviews

  5. Coming up: Scholarship assessments

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

  6. Coming up: Offers sent

    Expected

  7. Coming up: Accept or decline an offer by

    Expected

Dates for the other ways in4+, 7+ and 16+

4+ entry, September 2027

  1. Done: Registration closes for 4+ entry

  2. Done: Entrance tests

  3. Coming up: Offers sent

    Expected

  4. Coming up: Accept or decline an offer by

    Expected

7+ entry, September 2027

  1. Next: Registration closes for 7+ entry

    in 12 days

  2. Coming up: Entrance tests

  3. Coming up: Offers sent

    Expected

  4. Coming up: Accept or decline an offer by

    Expected

16+ entry, September 2027

  1. Done: Registration closes for 16+ entry

  2. Done: Scholarship applications close

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

  3. Next: Entrance tests

  4. Coming up: Scholarship assessments

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

  5. Coming up: Offers sent

    Expected

  6. Coming up: Accept or decline an offer by

    Expected

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 9 Oct 2026

  2. Not published yet: Entrance tests

    Not yet published, checked 9 Oct 2026

  3. Not published yet: Offers sent

    Not yet published, checked 9 Oct 2026

At a glance

Guildford High School in brief

tap a value for its source

Ages
4 to 18AgesChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: Guildford High School is an award-winning independent day school for girls aged 4–18.View the official source
The ages the school teaches, from youngest to oldest.
Scholarships
3 kinds
Awards for a talent, such as academic work, music or sport.
Day or boarding
day pupils only
Whether pupils go home each day or can live at the school.
Ways in
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
The ages at which the school takes new pupils (4+, 11+ and so on).
Help with fees
Yes, up to 100%
Bursaries reduce fees for families on lower incomes, after a check of income and savings.
Registration fee
£150VAT not stated by the school
Paid to the school when you register your child for its tests.

Fees

From £8,923 a term, including VAT
4+ entry, day
£5,564 a term, including VAT
7+ entry, day
£7,221 a term, including VAT
11+ entry, day
£8,923 a term, including VAT
16+ entry, day
£8,923 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: £150 (VAT not stated by the school).

Deposit when you accept a day place: £2,000.

Source: Guildford High School, checked

Joining atDay
4+£5,564 per term (including VAT)Guildford High School: DayChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: | Reception and Year 1 | £5,564 |View the official source
7+£7,221 per term (including VAT)Guildford High School: DayChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: | Year 3 – Year 6 | £7,221 |View the official source
11+£8,923 per term (including VAT)Guildford High School: DayChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: | Year 7 – Sixth Form | £8,923 |View the official source
16+£8,923 per term (including VAT)Guildford High School: DayChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: | Year 7 – Sixth Form | £8,923 |View the official source
  • Registration fee: £150Guildford High School: Registration feeChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: completion of the registration form and payment of the non-refundable registration fee (currently £150).View the official source
  • Acceptance deposit (day): £2,000Guildford High School: Deposit dayChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: of a place by returning a signed Acceptance Form and paying a non-refundable £2,000 Acceptance DepositView the official source

Bursaries and scholarships

Bursaries up to 100% of fees
Bursaries (help with fees)
Available, up to 100% of the fees. They depend on a check of household income and savings. Income guide: £65,000 total family income (the school's guide figure).
Scholarships
For academic, all rounder and music, at 11+ and 16+ entry, worth up to 10% of the fees.

Source: Guildford High School, checked

  • Largest bursary: up to 100%Guildford High School: Max percentChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: 100% funded places and several smaller awards can be awarded each year.View the official source of fees, means-tested
  • Income guide: £65,000 (total family income, guide)Guildford High School: Income thresholdChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: To be considered for a larger award, it is expected that a total family income would be £65,000 or lessView the official source
  • Scholarships offered: academicGuildford High School: AcademicChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: Academic and Music Scholarships are available at 11+ and 16+.View the official source, all-rounderGuildford High School: All rounderChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: A small number of honorary scholarships, academic exhibitions and all-round awards may also be offered.View the official source, musicGuildford High School: MusicChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: Academic and Music Scholarships are available at 11+ and 16+.View the official source
  • Largest scholarship: up to 10%Guildford High School: Max percentChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: At 11+ the Academic Scholarships are usually worth between 5% and 10% of the feesView the official source of fees
  • Scholarship entry points: 11+Guildford High School: 11 plusChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: Academic and Music Scholarships are available at 11+ and 16+.View the official source, 16+ (sixth form)Guildford High School: 16 plusChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: Academic and Music Scholarships are available at 11+ and 16+.View the official source

Open days

Next: Senior School visit, Thu 12 Nov 2026

  1. Done: Sixth Form open evening (passed)

  2. Done: Senior School visit (passed)

    11:00am - 12:30pm

  3. Done: Junior School visit (passed)

    10:00am - 11:30am

  4. Coming up: Senior School visit

    11:00am - 12:30pm

  5. Coming up: Junior School visit

    10:00am - 11:30am

  6. Coming up: Senior School visit

    11:00am - 12:30pm

Source: Guildford High School, checked

Results, as published by the school

A level grades A* to A: 84% (2026)

  • A level grades A* to A, 2026

    84%A level grades A* to A, 2026Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: 84% A*/AView the official source

    No earlier year published

  • A level grades A* to B, 2026

    95%A level grades A* to B, 2026Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: 95% A*/BView the official source

    No earlier year published

  • GCSE grades 9 to 7, 2026

    96%GCSE grades 9 to 7, 2026Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: 96% Grade 9-7View the official source

    No earlier year published

  • GCSE grades 9 to 8, 2026

    87%GCSE grades 9 to 8, 2026Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: 87% Grade 9-8View 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
2026A level grades A* to A84%Guildford High School: A level astar apercent (2026)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: 84% A*/AView the official source
2026A level grades A* to B95%Guildford High School: A level astar bpercent (2026)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: 95% A*/BView the official source
2026GCSE grades 9 to 796%Guildford High School: Gcse9to7 percent (2026)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: 96% Grade 9-7View the official source
2026GCSE grades 9 to 887%Guildford High School: Gcse9to8 percent (2026)Checked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: 87% Grade 9-8View the official source

What is distinctive about applying to Guildford High

Means-tested help at 11+ comes through assisted places, and the school publishes an income guide of £65,000 (total family income, guide)Guildford High School: Income thresholdChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: To be considered for a larger award, it is expected that a total family income would be £65,000 or lessView the official source. Assisted-place applications have their own deadline in the autumn before entry, so check it with the school early.

Scholarships are worth up to 10%Guildford High School: Max percentChecked 9 Oct 2026 against Guildford High School.The source says: At 11+ the Academic Scholarships are usually worth between 5% and 10% of the feesView the official source of fees, with music scholarship auditions in January for 11+ applicants. The school publishes its own A level and GCSE results, shown below as published.

Official documents and sources

11 sources, each kept as an archived copy

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