Maida Vale School: entry, tests, dates and fees

Maida Vale School has two ways in: 11+ for Year 7 and 16+ for the sixth form. Each has its own dates.

11+ (Year 7)

For September 2027 entrySource for Maida Vale School: Current cycleMaida Vale School: Current cycleCloseChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Maida Vale School.The source says: Key Dates for Entry into Year 7 2027View the official source, entry at 11+ is co-educationalSource for Maida Vale School: PupilsMaida Vale School: PupilsCloseChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Maida Vale School.The source says: Each year we strive to select a balanced mix of boys and girls with different strengths and personal qualities who will support, motivate and inspire one another throughout their time at the school.View the official source. The process has three parts:

• the ISEB Common Pre-TestSource for Maida Vale School: Iseb pretestMaida Vale School: Iseb pretestCloseChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Maida Vale School.The source says: All Year 7 applicants are required to sit the ISEB Common Pre-Test.View the official source
• an interviewSource for Maida Vale School: InterviewMaida Vale School: InterviewCloseChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Maida Vale School.The source says: All candidates are invited for interview.View the official source
• a reference from the current schoolSource for Maida Vale School: ReferenceMaida Vale School: ReferenceCloseChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Maida Vale School.The source says: At the beginning of the year all prep/primary school references, maths and literacy test results and interview feed back is collated and places are offered.View the official source

Children whose own school does not host the pre-test can sit it at Maida Vale School from 18 November 2026 to 19 November 2026Source for Maida Vale School: Assessment date (2027)Maida Vale School: Assessment date (2027)CloseChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Maida Vale School.The source says: ISEB Tests can be taken at Maida Vale School on the 18th or 19th November 2026 by applicants whose schools do not host the ISEB test.View the official source. Registration closes on 27 November 2026Source for Maida Vale School: Registration deadline (2027)Maida Vale School: Registration deadline (2027)CloseChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Maida Vale School.The source says: The application deadline for Year 7 entry in September 2027 is Friday 27th of November 2026.View the official source, a little after those sittings, so ask the school how the timing works for your child. Interviews are on 9 January 2027Source for Maida Vale School: Interview date (2027)Maida Vale School: Interview date (2027)CloseChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Maida Vale School.The source says: Group interviews with the Headmaster will be held on Saturday 9th January 2027.View the official source, and offers come on 12 February 2027Source for Maida Vale School: Offer date (2027)Maida Vale School: Offer date (2027)CloseChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Maida Vale School.The source says: Offers will be sent by the 12th of February 2027.View the official source.

For the date by which families must accept an 11+ offer, the school's published information differs on this point; we have asked it to confirm.

The ISEB Common Pre-Test is an online test that many independent schools use. It covers English, maths and reasoning. A school reference is a short report from the head of your child's current school.

16+ (Sixth Form)

For September 2027 entrySource for Maida Vale School: Current cycleMaida Vale School: Current cycleCloseChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Maida Vale School.The source says: Sixth Form Entry September 2027View the official source, sixth-form entry involves an interviewSource for Maida Vale School: InterviewMaida Vale School: InterviewCloseChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Maida Vale School.The source says: All students who apply will be invited to an interview day.View the official source and a reference from the current schoolSource for Maida Vale School: ReferenceMaida Vale School: ReferenceCloseChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Maida Vale School.The source says: Feedback from the interview is considered alongside the application form and school reference.View the official source. Registration opened in May 2026Source for Maida Vale School: Registration opens (2027)Maida Vale School: Registration opens (2027)CloseChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Maida Vale School.The source says: May 2026 | 2027 16+ Registration OpensView the official source. Interviews are on 2 November 2026Source for Maida Vale School: Interview date (2027)Maida Vale School: Interview date (2027)CloseChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Maida Vale School.The source says: Monday 2nd November 2026 | Sixth Form Interview DayView the official source, offers follow on 13 November 2026Source for Maida Vale School: Offer date (2027)Maida Vale School: Offer date (2027)CloseChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Maida Vale School.The source says: Friday 13th November 2026 | Decisions sent to all external candidatesView the official source, and families reply by 4 January 2027Source for Maida Vale School: Acceptance deadline (2027)Maida Vale School: Acceptance deadline (2027)CloseChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Maida Vale School.The source says: Monday 4th January 2027 | Deadline for acceptanceView the official source. We could not confirm a 16+ registration deadline, so contact the school soon if you are interested.