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  • Independent school for girls

Northwood College for Girls: entry, tests, dates and fees

Maxwell Road, Northwood, Middlesex HA6 2YE

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: Northwood College for Girls, checked

  • Places

    Not published

  • Fees at 11+, day

    £8,722a term

    2026-27 school year, including VAT

    Checked, source: Northwood College for Girls, 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 3 weeks

    Only if you are applying for help with fees

  3. Coming up: Entrance tests

Northwood College for Girls 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

Northwood College for Girls takes new pupils at 4+, 7+, 8+, 9+, 10+, 11+, 13+ and 16+. Each way in has its own tests and dates.

  • 11+ entryjoins Senior School Year 7

    How children are assessed: an interview, a reference from the current school and london consortium test.

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

Other ways in: 4+, 7+, 8+, 9+, 10+, 13+ and 16+Places, tests and registration for each

  • 4+ entryjoins Reception

    How children are assessed: other tasks set by the school.

    Registration closes: Monday 30 November 2026 (for September 2027 entry)

  • 7+ entry

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

  • 8+ entry

    How children are assessed: not checked yet.

  • 9+ entry

    How children are assessed: not checked yet.

  • 10+ entry

    How children are assessed: not checked yet.

  • 13+ entry

    How children are assessed: an interview and other tasks set by the school.

  • 16+ entryjoins Sixth Form

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

Source: Northwood College for Girls, checked

More about entry from our guide

A girl can start in ReceptionNorthwood College for Girls: JoinsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Northwood College for Girls.The source says: The main entry points to Northwood College for Girls are at age 3+ for the Nursery, 4+ for Reception, 11+ for Year 7 and 16+ for the Sixth Form.View the official source, Year 3, Senior School Year 7Northwood College for Girls: JoinsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Northwood College for Girls.The source says: SENIOR SCHOOL Year 7 (11+)View the official source, Year 9 or the Sixth FormNorthwood College for Girls: JoinsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Northwood College for Girls.The source says: The main entry points to Northwood College for Girls are at age 3+ for the Nursery, 4+ for Reception, 11+ for Year 7 and 16+ for the Sixth Form.View the official source. Year 7 comes first below, then the other routes. For Year 3 and Year 9, it is worth asking the admissions team whether places are open in the year you want.

11+ (Senior School Year 7Northwood College for Girls: JoinsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Northwood College for Girls.The source says: SENIOR SCHOOL Year 7 (11+)View the official source)

For September 2027 entryNorthwood College for Girls: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Northwood College for Girls.The source says: Registration Forms and Registration Fees for Year 7 entry in 2027 need to be received by Friday 6 November 2026.View the official source, the Year 7 process has three parts:

  • the London 11+ Consortium testNorthwood College for Girls: London consortium testChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Northwood College for Girls.The source says: Northwood College for Girls is one of a number of schools in The London 11+ Consortium.View the official source
  • an interviewNorthwood College for Girls: InterviewChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Northwood College for Girls.The source says: Details will then be sent of the assessments which will take place in November/December 2026, and the interviews in January 2027.View the official source
  • a reference from the current schoolNorthwood College for Girls: ReferenceChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Northwood College for Girls.The source says: The Academic Scholarships are determined by performance in the Year 7 entrance tests, together with the interview and school reference.View the official source

Northwood College is one of the schools that use the London 11+ Consortium testNorthwood College for Girls: London consortium testChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Northwood College for Girls.The source says: Northwood College for Girls is one of a number of schools in The London 11+ Consortium.View the official source. The Consortium is a group of independent schools that share one entrance test. A girl applying to several member schools sits that test once, not once for each school.

Register by 6 November 2026Northwood College for Girls: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Northwood College for Girls.The source says: Registration Forms and Registration Fees for Year 7 entry in 2027 need to be received by Friday 6 November 2026.View the official source. Bursary applications for Year 7 close a week later, on 13 November 2026Northwood College for Girls: Bursary deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Northwood College for Girls.The source says: Closing date for receipt of bursary applications with all supporting documentation Friday 13 November 2026.View the official source. The test dates for this round are 27 November 2026, 1 December 2026 and 3 December 2026Northwood College for Girls: Assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Northwood College for Girls.The source says: Entrance tests: Friday 27 November, Tuesday 1 December, Thursday 3 December 2026.View the official source.

Interviews then run on 7 January 2027, 8 January 2027, 12 January 2027, 13 January 2027 and 18 January 2027Northwood College for Girls: Interview date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Northwood College for Girls.The source says: Interviews: Thursday 7, Friday 8, Tuesday 12, Wednesday 13, Monday 18 January 2027.View the official source. Offers are sent on 12 February 2027Northwood College for Girls: Offer date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Northwood College for Girls.The source says: Offer letter will be sent on Friday 12 February 2027.View the official source, and families have until 3 March 2027Northwood College for Girls: Acceptance deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Northwood College for Girls.The source says: Acceptances in writing and deposits must reach Northwood College by noon on Wednesday 3 March 2027.View the official source to accept.

There are scholarships at 11+Northwood College for Girls: 11 plusChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Northwood College for Girls.The source says: A limited number of Academic, Music, Sport, Drama and Performing Arts, and Art and Design scholarships are awarded annually to girls entering Year 7 of the Senior School.View the official source too; the bursaries section below lists the types.

4+ (ReceptionNorthwood College for Girls: JoinsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Northwood College for Girls.The source says: The main entry points to Northwood College for Girls are at age 3+ for the Nursery, 4+ for Reception, 11+ for Year 7 and 16+ for the Sixth Form.View the official source)

For September 2027 entryNorthwood College for Girls: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Northwood College for Girls.The source says: Registration Forms and Registration Fees for 2027 entry need to be received by Monday 30 November 2026.View the official source, Reception registration closes on 30 November 2026Northwood College for Girls: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Northwood College for Girls.The source says: Registration Forms and Registration Fees for 2027 entry need to be received by Monday 30 November 2026.View the official source. Assessments take place on 6 January 2027 and 11 January 2027Northwood College for Girls: Assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Northwood College for Girls.The source says: Entrance Tests: Wednesday 6, Monday 11 January 2027View the official source. Offers follow on 22 January 2027Northwood College for Girls: Offer date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Northwood College for Girls.The source says: Offer letter will be sent on Friday 22 January 2027.View the official source, and families accept by 3 February 2027Northwood College for Girls: Acceptance deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Northwood College for Girls.The source says: Acceptances in writing and deposits must reach Northwood College by Noon on Wednesday 3 February 2027.View the official source. The admissions team can tell you what the Reception assessment involves.

7+ (Year 3)

Year 3 applicants are assessed through:

  • the school's own English paperNorthwood College for Girls: Own englishChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Northwood College for Girls.The source says: Years 3-6 (7+, 8+, 9+, 10+) English, Mathematics and Non-Verbal Reasoning Tests, interviewView the official source
  • the school's own maths paperNorthwood College for Girls: Own mathsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Northwood College for Girls.The source says: Years 3-6 (7+, 8+, 9+, 10+) English, Mathematics and Non-Verbal Reasoning Tests, interviewView the official source
  • the school's own reasoning paperNorthwood College for Girls: Own reasoningChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Northwood College for Girls.The source says: Years 3-6 (7+, 8+, 9+, 10+) English, Mathematics and Non-Verbal Reasoning Tests, interviewView the official source
  • an interviewNorthwood College for Girls: InterviewChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Northwood College for Girls.The source says: Years 3-6 (7+, 8+, 9+, 10+) English, Mathematics and Non-Verbal Reasoning Tests, interviewView the official source

A reasoning paper uses puzzles, often with shapes, patterns or words, to see how a child solves problems. We have no 7+ dates to show, so ask the school when it next assesses for Year 3.

13+ (Year 9)

For Year 9 entry, the school lists:

  • an interviewNorthwood College for Girls: InterviewChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Northwood College for Girls.The source says: Years 8-10 (12+, 13+, 14+) Online test, interviewView the official source
  • one other assessmentNorthwood College for Girls: OtherChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Northwood College for Girls.The source says: Years 8-10 (12+, 13+, 14+) Online test, interviewView the official source; the school can tell you what it involves

There are no 13+ dates on this page.

16+ (Sixth FormNorthwood College for Girls: JoinsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Northwood College for Girls.The source says: The main entry points to Northwood College for Girls are at age 3+ for the Nursery, 4+ for Reception, 11+ for Year 7 and 16+ for the Sixth Form.View the official source)

For September 2027 entryNorthwood College for Girls: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Northwood College for Girls.The source says: However, if you would like to apply for a Bursary and/or an Academic or Sport Scholarship for entry in September 2027 please register your daughter and upload all supporting evidence by Friday 13 November 2026.View the official source, joining the Sixth FormNorthwood College for Girls: JoinsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Northwood College for Girls.The source says: The main entry points to Northwood College for Girls are at age 3+ for the Nursery, 4+ for Reception, 11+ for Year 7 and 16+ for the Sixth Form.View the official source involves:

  • an interviewNorthwood College for Girls: InterviewChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Northwood College for Girls.The source says: Interview, School Reports, conditional on GCSE results.View the official source
  • a reference from the current schoolNorthwood College for Girls: ReferenceChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Northwood College for Girls.The source says: Interview, School Reports, conditional on GCSE results.View the official source
  • GCSE grade requirementsNorthwood College for Girls: Gcse requirementsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Northwood College for Girls.The source says: The entrance requirements for the Sixth Form are 5 GCSE passes graded 9-5 with 9-7 in the subjects chosen at A Level.View the official source

As there are GCSE grade requirementsNorthwood College for Girls: Gcse requirementsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Northwood College for Girls.The source says: The entrance requirements for the Sixth Form are 5 GCSE passes graded 9-5 with 9-7 in the subjects chosen at A Level.View the official source, a girl's GCSE results count towards her place. Sixth Form scholarship applications close on 13 November 2026Northwood College for Girls: Scholarship deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Northwood College for Girls.The source says: Closing date for receipt of scholarship and bursary applications with all supporting documentation Friday 13 November 2026.View the official source, and scholarship assessments are in November 2026Northwood College for Girls: Scholarship assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Northwood College for Girls.The source says: The Academic scholarship exam will take place in November 2026.View the official source. Bursary forms for the Sixth Form are due on 13 November 2026Northwood College for Girls: Bursary deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Northwood College for Girls.The source says: Closing date for receipt of scholarship and bursary applications with all supporting documentation Friday 13 November 2026.View the official source.

This page has no Sixth Form registration deadline, so ask the admissions team when to apply.

Key dates

11+ dates for September 2027 entry

Northwood College for Girls

  1. Next: Registration closes for 11+ entry

    in about 2 weeks

  2. Coming up: Bursary applications close

    in about 3 weeks

    Only if you are applying for help with fees

  3. Coming up: Entrance tests

  4. Coming up: Interviews

  5. Coming up: Offers sent

  6. Coming up: Accept or decline an offer by

    in about 19 weeks

Dates for the other ways in4+ and 16+

4+ entry, September 2027

  1. Next: Registration closes for 4+ entry

    in about 6 weeks

  2. Coming up: Entrance tests

  3. Coming up: Offers sent

  4. Coming up: Accept or decline an offer by

    in about 15 weeks

16+ entry, September 2027

  1. Next: Bursary applications close

    in about 3 weeks

    Only if you are applying for help with fees

  2. Coming up: Scholarship applications close

    in about 3 weeks

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

  3. Coming up: Scholarship assessments

    Expected

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

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 10 Oct 2026

  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

Northwood College for Girls in brief

tap a value for its source

Ages
3 to 18AgesChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Northwood College for Girls.The source says: AGED 3 TO 18 IN NORTHWOOD, MIDDLESEX.View the official source
The ages the school teaches, from youngest to oldest.
Day or boarding
day school
Whether pupils go home each day or can live at the school.
Scholarships
5 kinds
Awards for a talent, such as academic work, music or sport.
Ways in
4+, 7+, 8+, 9+, 10+, 11+, 13+, 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
£180including VAT
Paid to the school when you register your child for its tests.

Fees

From £8,722 a term, including VAT
4+ entry, day
£6,148 a term, including VAT
7+ entry, day
£7,285 a term, including VAT
8+ entry, day
£7,285 a term, including VAT
11+ entry, day
£8,722 a term, including VAT
13+ entry, day
£8,722 a term, including VAT
16+ entry, day
£8,722 a term, including VAT

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

fees shown include VAT

Registration fee: £180 (including VAT).

Source: Northwood College for Girls, checked

Year groupDay fee, 2026-27Northwood College for Girls: Academic yearChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Northwood College for Girls.The source says: Termly Fees for the Academic Year 2026/27View the official source
Reception (4+)£6,148 per term, including VATNorthwood College for Girls: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Northwood College for Girls.The source says: | Reception** | £6,148 | £387 |View the official source
Year 3 (7+)£7,285 per term, including VATNorthwood College for Girls: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Northwood College for Girls.The source says: | Year 3 | £7,285 | £389 |View the official source
Year 7 (11+)£8,722 per term, including VATNorthwood College for Girls: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Northwood College for Girls.The source says: | Year 7 | £8,722 | £392 |View the official source
Year 9 (13+)£8,722 per term, including VATNorthwood College for Girls: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Northwood College for Girls.The source says: | Year 9 | £8,722 | £392 |View the official source
Sixth Form (16+)£8,722 per term, including VATNorthwood College for Girls: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Northwood College for Girls.The source says: | Year 12 | £8,722 | £392 |View the official source

On the school's list for 2026-27Northwood College for Girls: Academic yearChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Northwood College for Girls.The source says: Termly Fees for the Academic Year 2026/27View the official source, the fees shown include VATNorthwood College for Girls: Vat treatmentChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Northwood College for Girls.The source says: | Year | Fees (incl VAT) | Lunches (compulsory) |View the official source. Fees usually change from one year to the next, so check the current list. Registering a girl costs £180, including VATNorthwood College for Girls: Registration feeChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Northwood College for Girls.The source says: Reception – Year 12 Registration Fee (UK) £180 (£150 + VAT)View 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.
Scholarships
For academic, art, drama, music and sport, at 11+ and 16+ entry, worth up to 50% of the fees.

Source: Northwood College for Girls, checked

  • Bursaries: means-tested bursaries availableNorthwood College for Girls: AvailableChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Northwood College for Girls.The source says: The Girls’ Day School Trust provides a limited number of means-tested Bursaries to enable suitably qualified candidates to enter or remain in the Senior School.View the official source
  • Largest bursary: 100%Northwood College for Girls: Max percentChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Northwood College for Girls.The source says: Bursaries to the value of 100% of fees can be awarded depending on individual circumstances.View the official source of fees
  • Year 7 bursary deadline: 13 November 2026Northwood College for Girls: Bursary deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Northwood College for Girls.The source says: Closing date for receipt of bursary applications with all supporting documentation Friday 13 November 2026.View the official source
  • Sixth Form bursary deadline: 13 November 2026Northwood College for Girls: Bursary deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Northwood College for Girls.The source says: Closing date for receipt of scholarship and bursary applications with all supporting documentation Friday 13 November 2026.View the official source

We do not show an income limit for Northwood College, so ask the school how it judges need. A bursary is based on family finances rather than talent. Our bursaries guide sets out what families are usually asked for.

The school lists academic scholarshipsNorthwood College for Girls: AcademicChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Northwood College for Girls.The source says: A limited number of Academic, Music, Sport, Drama and Performing Arts, and Art and Design scholarships are awarded annually to girls entering Year 7 of the Senior School.View the official source, art scholarshipsNorthwood College for Girls: ArtChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Northwood College for Girls.The source says: A limited number of Academic, Music, Sport, Drama and Performing Arts, and Art and Design scholarships are awarded annually to girls entering Year 7 of the Senior School.View the official source, drama scholarshipsNorthwood College for Girls: DramaChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Northwood College for Girls.The source says: A limited number of Academic, Music, Sport, Drama and Performing Arts, and Art and Design scholarships are awarded annually to girls entering Year 7 of the Senior School.View the official source, music scholarshipsNorthwood College for Girls: MusicChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Northwood College for Girls.The source says: A limited number of Academic, Music, Sport, Drama and Performing Arts, and Art and Design scholarships are awarded annually to girls entering Year 7 of the Senior School.View the official source and sport scholarshipsNorthwood College for Girls: SportChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Northwood College for Girls.The source says: A limited number of Academic, Music, Sport, Drama and Performing Arts, and Art and Design scholarships are awarded annually to girls entering Year 7 of the Senior School.View the official source. Awards are made at two points: scholarships at 11+Northwood College for Girls: 11 plusChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Northwood College for Girls.The source says: A limited number of Academic, Music, Sport, Drama and Performing Arts, and Art and Design scholarships are awarded annually to girls entering Year 7 of the Senior School.View the official source and scholarships at 16+Northwood College for Girls: 16 plusChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Northwood College for Girls.The source says: Northwood College for Girls offers a small number of Sixth Form Academic Scholarships.View the official source. The highest scholarship value the school publishes is 50%Northwood College for Girls: Max percentChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Northwood College for Girls.The source says: Scholarships carry a significant discount on school fees of up to 50%.View the official source of fees. Ask what each award is worth at your daughter's entry point.

Open days

Next: Diwali Fun for Under 5s Event, Thu 5 Nov 2026

  1. Done: Senior School & Sixth Form Open Morning 2026 (passed)

    09:30 – 11:30, booking needed

  2. Done: Sixth Form Open Evening 2026 (passed)

    17:30 – 19:00, booking needed

  3. Coming up: Diwali Fun for Under 5s Event

    09:45 – 11:30, booking needed

  4. Coming up: Early Years & Junior School Open Morning 2026

    09:30 – 11:30, booking needed

  5. Coming up: Forge and Shine Science Saturday

    10:00 – 11:30, booking needed

  6. Coming up: Festive Fun (for Under 5s) Event

    09:45 – 11:30, booking needed

Source: Northwood College for Girls, checked

Coming up for families looking at Year 7 or the Sixth Form.

For families with younger children.

The school also lists this event.

Official documents and sources

10 sources, each kept as an archived copy

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