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Hurst Prep School: entry, assessments, dates and fees

Chalker’s Lane, Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex, BN6 9JS

Facts checked 19 October 2026By ExamKind Editorial TeamSchool website

Can we apply, and when?

For September 2027 entry

  • Registration closes, 11+ entry

    Fri 6 Nov

    Friday 6 November 2026, for September 2027 entry

    Checked, source: Hurstpierpoint College, checked

  • Places

    Not published

  • Fees at 11+, day

    £9,345a term

    2026–27 school year, including VAT

    Checked, source: Hurstpierpoint College, checked

Your next steps for 11+ entry

  1. Next: Registration closes for 11+ entry

    in about 2 weeks

  2. Coming up: Bursary applications close

    in about 2 weeks

    Only if you are applying for help with fees

  3. Coming up: Scholarship applications close

    in about 2 weeks

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

Hurst Prep 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

Hurst Prep School takes new pupils at 4+, 7+, 8+ and 11+. Each way in has its own tests and dates.

  • 11+ entry

    How children are assessed: a reasoning paper, a piece of creative writing, an interview, a group activity and a reference from the current school.

    Registration closes: Friday 6 November 2026 (for September 2027 entry)

Other ways in: 4+, 7+ and 8+Places, tests and registration for each

  • 4+ entry

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

    Registration closes: Friday 6 November 2026 (for September 2027 entry)

  • 7+ entry

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

    Registration closes: Friday 6 November 2026 (for September 2027 entry)

  • 8+ entry

    How children are assessed: not checked yet.

Source: Hurstpierpoint College, checked

More about entry from our guide

This page covers entry to Hurst Prep School only. Its senior school, Hurstpierpoint College, has its own page.

4+ (Reception)

Reception children have an informal play-based assessmentHurst Prep School: Play observationChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Hurstpierpoint College.The source says: 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.View the official source on Monday 16 November 2026 and Tuesday 17 November 2026Hurst Prep School: Assessment date (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Hurstpierpoint College.The source says: Monday 16 and Tuesday 17 By Friday 27 NovemberView the official source, and the school asks their current setting for a reference.

  • What the school assesses: informal play-based assessmentHurst Prep School: Play observationChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Hurstpierpoint College.The source says: 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.View the official source; reference or report from current schoolHurst Prep School: ReferenceChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Hurstpierpoint College.The source says: We will contact your child’s current Nursery to request aView the official source
  • The school’s current admissions information covers: entry in September 2027Hurst Prep School: Current cycleChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Hurstpierpoint College.The source says: Reception Admissions Process - Entry in 2027View the official source

Entry in September 2027

StepDate
Registration closesFriday 6 November 2026Hurst Prep School: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Hurstpierpoint College.The source says: By Friday 6 NovemberView the official source
AssessmentMonday 16 November 2026 and Tuesday 17 November 2026Hurst Prep School: Assessment date (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Hurstpierpoint College.The source says: Monday 16 and Tuesday 17 By Friday 27 NovemberView the official source
OffersFriday 27 November 2026Hurst Prep School: Offer date (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Hurstpierpoint College.The source says: Monday 16 and Tuesday 17 By Friday 27 NovemberView the official source

Entry in September 2028

StepDate
Registration closesHurst Prep School: Registration deadline (2028)Not yet published by Hurstpierpoint College; last checked 11 Oct 2026.The source says: Reception Admissions Process - Entry in 2027View the official source
AssessmentHurst Prep School: Assessment date (2028)Not yet published by Hurstpierpoint College; last checked 11 Oct 2026.The source says: Reception Admissions Process - Entry in 2027View the official source
OffersHurst Prep School: Offer date (2028)Not yet published by Hurstpierpoint College; last checked 11 Oct 2026.The source says: Reception Admissions Process - Entry in 2027View the official source

7+ (Year 3)

Year 3 applicants attend a taster or assessment dayHurst Prep School: Taster dayChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Hurstpierpoint College.The source says: 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.View the official source on Thursday 26 November 2026Hurst Prep School: Assessment date (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Hurstpierpoint College.The source says: Thursday 26 November By Friday 4 December Summer Term 2027View the official source, which includes the school's own English, maths and reasoning assessments.

  • What the school assesses: school's own English assessmentHurst Prep School: Own englishChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Hurstpierpoint College.The source says: The tests will consist of Maths, English and Reasoning.View the official source; school's own maths assessmentHurst Prep School: Own mathsChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Hurstpierpoint College.The source says: The tests will consist of Maths, English and Reasoning.View the official source; school's own reasoning assessmentHurst Prep School: Own reasoningChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Hurstpierpoint College.The source says: The tests will consist of Maths, English and Reasoning.View the official source; taster or assessment dayHurst Prep School: Taster dayChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Hurstpierpoint College.The source says: 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.View the official source
  • The school’s current admissions information covers: entry in September 2027Hurst Prep School: Current cycleChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Hurstpierpoint College.The source says: Year 3 Admissions Process - Entry in 2027View the official source

Entry in September 2027

StepDate
Registration closesFriday 6 November 2026Hurst Prep School: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Hurstpierpoint College.The source says: By Friday 6 NovemberView the official source
AssessmentThursday 26 November 2026Hurst Prep School: Assessment date (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Hurstpierpoint College.The source says: Thursday 26 November By Friday 4 December Summer Term 2027View the official source
OffersFriday 4 December 2026Hurst Prep School: Offer date (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Hurstpierpoint College.The source says: Decision letters for places will be sent by 4 December.View the official source

Entry in September 2028

StepDate
Registration closesHurst Prep School: Registration deadline (2028)Not yet published by Hurstpierpoint College; last checked 11 Oct 2026.The source says: Year 3 Admissions Process - Entry in 2027View the official source
AssessmentHurst Prep School: Assessment date (2028)Not yet published by Hurstpierpoint College; last checked 11 Oct 2026.The source says: Year 3 Admissions Process - Entry in 2027View the official source
OffersHurst Prep School: Offer date (2028)Not yet published by Hurstpierpoint College; last checked 11 Oct 2026.The source says: Year 3 Admissions Process - Entry in 2027View the official source

11+ (Year 7)

Year 7 candidates complete a creative or extended writing taskHurst Prep School: Own creative writingChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Hurstpierpoint College.The source says: 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.View the official source and the school's own reasoning assessmentHurst Prep School: Own reasoningChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Hurstpierpoint College.The source says: Pupils sit Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning tests, which are standardised tests to measure ability and attainment.View the official source, join a group or team activityHurst Prep School: Group activityChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Hurstpierpoint College.The source says: 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.View the official source and have an interviewHurst Prep School: InterviewChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Hurstpierpoint College.The source says: All pupils will have an interview with a senior member of staff and join current pupils for lunch.View the official source; the school also asks for a reference. Scholarship applications close on Friday 6 November 2026Hurst Prep School: Scholarship deadline (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Hurstpierpoint College.The source says: Bursary Applications Saturday 10 October Personal visits are available on weekdays. They provide By Friday 6 NovemberView the official source, and the scholarship assessment dates are: week commencing Monday 23 November 2026 (performing arts); Friday 27 November 2026 (sport)Hurst Prep School: Scholarship assessment date (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Hurstpierpoint College.The source says: Performing Arts w/c 23 November Saturday 28 November By Friday 4 DecemberView the official source.

  • What the school assesses: group or team activityHurst Prep School: Group activityChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Hurstpierpoint College.The source says: 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.View the official source; interviewHurst Prep School: InterviewChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Hurstpierpoint College.The source says: All pupils will have an interview with a senior member of staff and join current pupils for lunch.View the official source; creative or extended writing taskHurst Prep School: Own creative writingChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Hurstpierpoint College.The source says: 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.View the official source; school's own reasoning assessmentHurst Prep School: Own reasoningChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Hurstpierpoint College.The source says: Pupils sit Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning tests, which are standardised tests to measure ability and attainment.View the official source; reference or report from current schoolHurst Prep School: ReferenceChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Hurstpierpoint College.The source says: to your child’s current school to request a confidentialView the official source
  • The school’s current admissions information covers: entry in September 2027Hurst Prep School: Current cycleChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Hurstpierpoint College.The source says: Applications are open for entry in 2027.View the official source

Entry in September 2027

StepDate
Registration closesFriday 6 November 2026Hurst Prep School: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Hurstpierpoint College.The source says: By Friday 6 NovemberView the official source
AssessmentSaturday 28 November 2026Hurst Prep School: Assessment date (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Hurstpierpoint College.The source says: Performing Arts w/c 23 November Saturday 28 November By Friday 4 DecemberView the official source
OffersFriday 4 December 2026Hurst Prep School: Offer date (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Hurstpierpoint College.The source says: Performing Arts w/c 23 November Saturday 28 November By Friday 4 DecemberView the official source
Bursary application byFriday 6 November 2026Hurst Prep School: Bursary deadline (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Hurstpierpoint College.The source says: Bursary Applications Saturday 10 October Personal visits are available on weekdays. They provide By Friday 6 NovemberView the official source
Scholarship application byFriday 6 November 2026Hurst Prep School: Scholarship deadline (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Hurstpierpoint College.The source says: Bursary Applications Saturday 10 October Personal visits are available on weekdays. They provide By Friday 6 NovemberView the official source
Scholarship assessmentweek commencing Monday 23 November 2026 (performing arts); Friday 27 November 2026 (sport)Hurst Prep School: Scholarship assessment date (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Hurstpierpoint College.The source says: Performing Arts w/c 23 November Saturday 28 November By Friday 4 DecemberView the official source

Entry in September 2028

StepDate
Registration closesHurst Prep School: Registration deadline (2028)Not yet published by Hurstpierpoint College; last checked 11 Oct 2026.The source says: Applications are open for entry in 2027.View the official source
AssessmentHurst Prep School: Assessment date (2028)Not yet published by Hurstpierpoint College; last checked 11 Oct 2026.The source says: Applications are open for entry in 2027.View the official source
OffersHurst Prep School: Offer date (2028)Not yet published by Hurstpierpoint College; last checked 11 Oct 2026.The source says: Applications are open for entry in 2027.View the official source

Key dates

11+ dates for September 2027 entry

Hurstpierpoint College

  1. Next: Registration closes for 11+ entry

    in about 2 weeks

  2. Coming up: Bursary applications close

    in about 2 weeks

    Only if you are applying for help with fees

  3. Coming up: Scholarship applications close

    in about 2 weeks

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

  4. Coming up: Scholarship assessments: performing arts

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

  5. Coming up: Scholarship assessments: sport

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

  6. Coming up: Entrance tests

  7. Coming up: Offers sent

Dates for the other ways in4+ and 7+

4+ entry, September 2027

  1. Next: Registration closes for 4+ entry

    in about 2 weeks

  2. Coming up: Entrance tests

  3. Coming up: Offers sent

7+ entry, September 2027

  1. Next: Registration closes for 7+ entry

    in about 2 weeks

  2. Coming up: Entrance tests

  3. Coming up: Offers sent

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

Hurst Prep School in brief

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+, 8+, 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
£240VAT not stated by the school
Paid to the school when you register your child for its tests.

Fees

From £9,345 a term, including VAT
4+ entry, day
£4,880 a term, including VAT
7+ entry, day
£7,735 a term, including VAT
11+ entry, day
£9,345 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: £240 (VAT not stated by the school).

Source: Hurstpierpoint College, checked

The school notes that the published fees include VATHurst Prep School: Vat treatmentChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Hurstpierpoint College.The source says: Termly Fees are inclusive of VAT.View the official source. For 2026–27Hurst Prep School: Academic yearChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Hurstpierpoint College.The source says: Basic termly fees 2026/27View the official source, a Year 7 day place costs £9,345 per term (including VAT)Hurst Prep School: DayChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Hurstpierpoint College.The source says: Years 7 and 8 £9,345View the official source. We could not confirm the Year 4 fee, so the table leaves it out.

Joining atDay
4+£4,880 per term (including VAT)Hurst Prep School: DayChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Hurstpierpoint College.The source says: Reception £4,880View the official source
7+£7,735 per term (including VAT)Hurst Prep School: DayChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Hurstpierpoint College.The source says: Year 3 £7,735View the official source
11+£9,345 per term (including VAT)Hurst Prep School: DayChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Hurstpierpoint College.The source says: Years 7 and 8 £9,345View the official source
  • Registration fee: £240Hurst Prep School: Registration feeChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Hurstpierpoint College.The source says: Registration Fee: The non-refundable Registration Fee is £240.View 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, other and sport, at 11+ entry.

Source: Hurstpierpoint College, checked

Means-tested bursaries can cover up to 110%Hurst Prep School: Max percentChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Hurstpierpoint College.The source says: bursaries of up to 110% of the fees are designed to coverView the official source of fees, and bursary applications for Year 7 entry close on Friday 6 November 2026Hurst Prep School: Bursary deadline (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Hurstpierpoint College.The source says: Bursary Applications Saturday 10 October Personal visits are available on weekdays. They provide By Friday 6 NovemberView the official source. Scholarships are offered at 11+Hurst Prep School: 11 plusChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Hurstpierpoint College.The source says: Scholarships and bursaries are offered at 11+, 13+ and 16+ entry points.View the official source, including academicHurst Prep School: AcademicChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Hurstpierpoint College.The source says: All pupils sitting the Year 7 assessments will be automatically considered for an Academic Scholarship based on the results of the tests.View the official source and sportHurst Prep School: SportChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Hurstpierpoint College.The source says: Sport Friday 27 NovemberView the official source awards; we have not shown a scholarship value.

  • Largest bursary: up to 110%Hurst Prep School: Max percentChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Hurstpierpoint College.The source says: bursaries of up to 110% of the fees are designed to coverView the official source of fees, means-tested
  • Scholarships offered: academicHurst Prep School: AcademicChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Hurstpierpoint College.The source says: All pupils sitting the Year 7 assessments will be automatically considered for an Academic Scholarship based on the results of the tests.View the official source, otherHurst Prep School: OtherChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Hurstpierpoint College.The source says: Performing Arts w/c 23 November Saturday 28 November By Friday 4 DecemberView the official source, sportHurst Prep School: SportChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Hurstpierpoint College.The source says: Sport Friday 27 NovemberView the official source
  • Scholarship entry points: 11+Hurst Prep School: 11 plusChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Hurstpierpoint College.The source says: Scholarships and bursaries are offered at 11+, 13+ and 16+ entry points.View the official source

Open days

This year's events have passed

  1. Done: Open Morning (passed)

  2. Done: Open Morning (passed)

Source: Hurstpierpoint College, checked

The latest open morning we found with a full date is below. Later events on the school's open-morning page give no year, so we have not listed them.

What is distinctive about applying to Hurst Prep

Autumn is decisive here. Registration, bursary and scholarship applications for Year 7 all close on Friday 6 November 2026Hurst Prep School: Bursary deadline (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Hurstpierpoint College.The source says: Bursary Applications Saturday 10 October Personal visits are available on weekdays. They provide By Friday 6 NovemberView the official source, and Reception and Year 3 registration closes on the same day.

Reception families hear first, on Friday 27 November 2026Hurst Prep School: Offer date (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Hurstpierpoint College.The source says: Monday 16 and Tuesday 17 By Friday 27 NovemberView the official source, ahead of Year 3 offers on Friday 4 December 2026Hurst Prep School: Offer date (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Hurstpierpoint College.The source says: Decision letters for places will be sent by 4 December.View the official source. Registration costs £240Hurst Prep School: Registration feeChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Hurstpierpoint College.The source says: Registration Fee: The non-refundable Registration Fee is £240.View the official source. 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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