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  • Independent school for girls

STAHS Prep: entry, assessments, dates and fees

Codicote Road, Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire AL4 8DJ

Facts checked 19 October 2026By ExamKind Editorial TeamSchool website

Can we apply, and when?

For September 2027 entry

  • Registration closes

    Not published yet

  • Places

    Not published

  • Fees at 4+, day

    £7,249a term

    2026–27 school year, including VAT

    Checked, source: St Albans High School for Girls, checked

Your next steps for 4+ entry

  1. Next: Accept or decline an offer by

    in about 3 weeks

STAHS Prep sets its own tests and decides after them. 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

STAHS Prep takes new pupils at 4+, 7+, 8+, 9+ and 10+. Each way in has its own tests and dates.

  • 4+ entry

    How children are assessed: a play-based observation.

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

  • 7+ entry

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

  • 8+ entry

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

  • 9+ entry

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

  • 10+ entry

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

Source: St Albans High School for Girls, checked

More about entry from our guide

The school lists the same six assessment dates for Years 4 to 6. It does not print a registration deadline for any entry point.

This page covers entry to STAHS Prep only. Its senior school, St Albans High School for Girls, has its own page.

4+ (Reception)

Reception children have an informal play-based assessmentSTAHS Prep: Play observationChecked 11 Oct 2026 against St Albans High School for Girls.The source says: Your child will enjoy a relaxed, one-hour session with our experienced Pre-Prep team in a calm, play-based environment – much like a pre-school setting.View the official source. The school does not print a Reception assessment date, but families who receive an offer must accept by Friday 13 November 2026STAHS Prep: Acceptance deadline (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against St Albans High School for Girls.The source says: Acceptance deadline | Friday 13 November 2026View the official source.

  • What the school assesses: informal play-based assessmentSTAHS Prep: Play observationChecked 11 Oct 2026 against St Albans High School for Girls.The source says: Your child will enjoy a relaxed, one-hour session with our experienced Pre-Prep team in a calm, play-based environment – much like a pre-school setting.View the official source
  • The school’s current admissions information covers: entry in September 2027STAHS Prep: Current cycleChecked 11 Oct 2026 against St Albans High School for Girls.The source says: JOINING RECEPTION IN SEPTEMBER 2027View the official source

Entry in September 2027

StepDate
OffersMonday 19 October 2026STAHS Prep: Offer date (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against St Albans High School for Girls.The source says: Offers made | Monday 19 October 2026View the official source
Accept an offer byFriday 13 November 2026STAHS Prep: Acceptance deadline (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against St Albans High School for Girls.The source says: Acceptance deadline | Friday 13 November 2026View the official source

Entry in September 2028

StepDate
Registration closesSTAHS Prep: Registration deadline (2028)Not yet published by St Albans High School for Girls; last checked 11 Oct 2026.The source says: JOINING RECEPTION IN SEPTEMBER 2027View the official source
AssessmentSTAHS Prep: Assessment date (2028)Not yet published by St Albans High School for Girls; last checked 11 Oct 2026.The source says: JOINING RECEPTION IN SEPTEMBER 2027View the official source
OffersSTAHS Prep: Offer date (2028)Not yet published by St Albans High School for Girls; last checked 11 Oct 2026.The source says: JOINING RECEPTION IN SEPTEMBER 2027View the official source

7+ (Year 3)

Year 3 applicants take the school's own English and maths assessments. The school does not publish a date for them on its website; we will add one when it does.

  • What the school assesses: school's own English assessmentSTAHS Prep: Own englishChecked 11 Oct 2026 against St Albans High School for Girls.The source says: Maths, reading and writing form part of the assessment for all applicants.View the official source; school's own maths assessmentSTAHS Prep: Own mathsChecked 11 Oct 2026 against St Albans High School for Girls.The source says: Maths, reading and writing form part of the assessment for all applicants.View the official source
  • The school’s current admissions information covers: entry in September 2027STAHS Prep: Current cycleChecked 11 Oct 2026 against St Albans High School for Girls.The source says: JOINING YEARS 1, 2 OR 3 IN SEPTEMBER 2027View the official source

Entry in September 2028

StepDate
Registration closesSTAHS Prep: Registration deadline (2028)Not yet published by St Albans High School for Girls; last checked 11 Oct 2026.The source says: JOINING YEARS 1, 2 OR 3 IN SEPTEMBER 2027View the official source
AssessmentSTAHS Prep: Assessment date (2028)Not yet published by St Albans High School for Girls; last checked 11 Oct 2026.The source says: JOINING YEARS 1, 2 OR 3 IN SEPTEMBER 2027View the official source
OffersSTAHS Prep: Offer date (2028)Not yet published by St Albans High School for Girls; last checked 11 Oct 2026.The source says: JOINING YEARS 1, 2 OR 3 IN SEPTEMBER 2027View the official source

8+ (Year 4)

Year 4 applicants are assessed in English and maths. Year 4 fees match Year 3, at £8,108 per term (including VAT)STAHS Prep: DayChecked 11 Oct 2026 against St Albans High School for Girls.The source says: Years 3 - 6 | £6,757 | £1,351 | £8,108View the official source.

  • What the school assesses: school's own English assessmentSTAHS Prep: Own englishChecked 11 Oct 2026 against St Albans High School for Girls.The source says: Girls complete online assessments in English and Maths, a writing task and enjoy a variety of lessons with their current year group.View the official source; school's own maths assessmentSTAHS Prep: Own mathsChecked 11 Oct 2026 against St Albans High School for Girls.The source says: Girls complete online assessments in English and Maths, a writing task and enjoy a variety of lessons with their current year group.View the official source
  • The school’s current admissions information covers: entry in September 2027STAHS Prep: Current cycleChecked 11 Oct 2026 against St Albans High School for Girls.The source says: JOINING YEARS 4, 5 OR 6 IN SEPTEMBER 2027View the official source

Entry in September 2027

StepDate
AssessmentMonday 12 October 2026, Monday 30 November 2026, Monday 1 February 2027, Tuesday 16 March 2027, Monday 19 April 2027 and Tuesday 11 May 2027STAHS Prep: Assessment date (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against St Albans High School for Girls.The source says: Monday 12 October 2026 Monday 30 November 2026 | Monday 1 February 2027 Monday 16 March 2027 | Monday 19 April 2027 Monday 11 May 2027View the official source

Entry in September 2028

StepDate
Registration closesSTAHS Prep: Registration deadline (2028)Not yet published by St Albans High School for Girls; last checked 11 Oct 2026.The source says: JOINING YEARS 4, 5 OR 6 IN SEPTEMBER 2027View the official source
AssessmentSTAHS Prep: Assessment date (2028)Not yet published by St Albans High School for Girls; last checked 11 Oct 2026.The source says: JOINING YEARS 4, 5 OR 6 IN SEPTEMBER 2027View the official source
OffersSTAHS Prep: Offer date (2028)Not yet published by St Albans High School for Girls; last checked 11 Oct 2026.The source says: JOINING YEARS 4, 5 OR 6 IN SEPTEMBER 2027View the official source

9+ (Year 5)

Year 5 uses the same assessment dates as Year 4. Only one of our two checks recorded a Year 5 fee, so we have not shown one yet.

  • What the school assesses: school's own English assessmentSTAHS Prep: Own englishChecked 11 Oct 2026 against St Albans High School for Girls.The source says: Girls complete online assessments in English and Maths, a writing task and enjoy a variety of lessons with their current year group.View the official source; school's own maths assessmentSTAHS Prep: Own mathsChecked 11 Oct 2026 against St Albans High School for Girls.The source says: Girls complete online assessments in English and Maths, a writing task and enjoy a variety of lessons with their current year group.View the official source
  • The school’s current admissions information covers: entry in September 2027STAHS Prep: Current cycleChecked 11 Oct 2026 against St Albans High School for Girls.The source says: JOINING YEARS 4, 5 OR 6 IN SEPTEMBER 2027View the official source

Entry in September 2027

StepDate
AssessmentMonday 12 October 2026, Monday 30 November 2026, Monday 1 February 2027, Tuesday 16 March 2027, Monday 19 April 2027 and Tuesday 11 May 2027STAHS Prep: Assessment date (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against St Albans High School for Girls.The source says: Monday 12 October 2026 Monday 30 November 2026 | Monday 1 February 2027 Monday 16 March 2027 | Monday 19 April 2027 Monday 11 May 2027View the official source

Entry in September 2028

StepDate
Registration closesSTAHS Prep: Registration deadline (2028)Not yet published by St Albans High School for Girls; last checked 11 Oct 2026.The source says: JOINING YEARS 4, 5 OR 6 IN SEPTEMBER 2027View the official source
AssessmentSTAHS Prep: Assessment date (2028)Not yet published by St Albans High School for Girls; last checked 11 Oct 2026.The source says: JOINING YEARS 4, 5 OR 6 IN SEPTEMBER 2027View the official source
OffersSTAHS Prep: Offer date (2028)Not yet published by St Albans High School for Girls; last checked 11 Oct 2026.The source says: JOINING YEARS 4, 5 OR 6 IN SEPTEMBER 2027View the official source

10+ (Year 6)

Year 6 is the last year at the Prep, and Year 6 candidates use the same list of dates.

  • What the school assesses: school's own English assessmentSTAHS Prep: Own englishChecked 11 Oct 2026 against St Albans High School for Girls.The source says: Girls complete online assessments in English and Maths, a writing task and enjoy a variety of lessons with their current year group.View the official source; school's own maths assessmentSTAHS Prep: Own mathsChecked 11 Oct 2026 against St Albans High School for Girls.The source says: Girls complete online assessments in English and Maths, a writing task and enjoy a variety of lessons with their current year group.View the official source
  • The school’s current admissions information covers: entry in September 2027STAHS Prep: Current cycleChecked 11 Oct 2026 against St Albans High School for Girls.The source says: JOINING YEARS 4, 5 OR 6 IN SEPTEMBER 2027View the official source

Entry in September 2027

StepDate
AssessmentMonday 12 October 2026, Monday 30 November 2026, Monday 1 February 2027, Tuesday 16 March 2027, Monday 19 April 2027 and Tuesday 11 May 2027STAHS Prep: Assessment date (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against St Albans High School for Girls.The source says: Monday 12 October 2026 Monday 30 November 2026 | Monday 1 February 2027 Monday 16 March 2027 | Monday 19 April 2027 Monday 11 May 2027View the official source

Entry in September 2028

StepDate
Registration closesSTAHS Prep: Registration deadline (2028)Not yet published by St Albans High School for Girls; last checked 11 Oct 2026.The source says: JOINING YEARS 4, 5 OR 6 IN SEPTEMBER 2027View the official source
AssessmentSTAHS Prep: Assessment date (2028)Not yet published by St Albans High School for Girls; last checked 11 Oct 2026.The source says: JOINING YEARS 4, 5 OR 6 IN SEPTEMBER 2027View the official source
OffersSTAHS Prep: Offer date (2028)Not yet published by St Albans High School for Girls; last checked 11 Oct 2026.The source says: JOINING YEARS 4, 5 OR 6 IN SEPTEMBER 2027View the official source

Key dates

4+ dates for September 2027 entry

St Albans High School for Girls

  1. Done: Offers sent

  2. Next: Accept or decline an offer by

    in about 3 weeks

Dates for the other ways in8+, 9+ and 10+

8+ entry, September 2027

  1. Next: Entrance tests

9+ entry, September 2027

  1. Next: Entrance tests

10+ entry, September 2027

  1. Next: Entrance tests

A year younger? 4+ dates for September 2028 entrySome are not published yet; we show what the school has said.

  1. Not published yet: Registration closes for 4+ 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

STAHS Prep in brief

tap a value for its source

Ages
4 to 11AgesChecked 11 Oct 2026 against St Albans High School for Girls.The source says: St Albans High School for Girls Prep (STAHS Prep) is a selective independent girls’ school for ages 4–11, with age-appropriate assessment at every entry point.View the official source
The ages the school teaches, from youngest to oldest.
Ways in
4+, 7+, 8+, 9+, 10+
The ages at which the school takes new pupils (4+, 11+ and so on).
Help with fees
No bursaries
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 £7,249 a term, including VAT
4+ entry, day
£7,249 a term, including VAT
7+ entry, day
£8,108 a term, including VAT
8+ entry, day
£8,108 a term, including VAT

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

fees are published both with and without VAT

Registration fee: £180 (including VAT).

Deposit when you accept a day place: £1,000.

Source: St Albans High School for Girls, checked

For 2026–27STAHS Prep: Academic yearChecked 11 Oct 2026 against St Albans High School for Girls.The source says: SCHEDULE OF FEES 2026/2027View the official source, fees are published both with and without VATSTAHS Prep: Vat treatmentChecked 11 Oct 2026 against St Albans High School for Girls.The source says: Reception (including lunch) | £6,041 | £1,208 | £7,249View the official source; we show the figures including VAT.

Joining atDay
4+£7,249 per term (including VAT)STAHS Prep: DayChecked 11 Oct 2026 against St Albans High School for Girls.The source says: Reception (including lunch) | £6,041 | £1,208 | £7,249View the official source
7+£8,108 per term (including VAT)STAHS Prep: DayChecked 11 Oct 2026 against St Albans High School for Girls.The source says: Years 3 - 6 | £6,757 | £1,351 | £8,108View the official source
8+£8,108 per term (including VAT)STAHS Prep: DayChecked 11 Oct 2026 against St Albans High School for Girls.The source says: Years 3 - 6 | £6,757 | £1,351 | £8,108View the official source
  • Registration fee: £180 (including VAT)STAHS Prep: Registration feeChecked 11 Oct 2026 against St Albans High School for Girls.The source says: This is a non-refundable one-off fee of £150 (plus VAT at 20%, total payment £180) when you apply for a place in the school for your child.View the official source
  • Acceptance deposit (day): £1,000STAHS Prep: Deposit dayChecked 11 Oct 2026 against St Albans High School for Girls.The source says: To accept an offer of a place, we ask parents to pay an acceptance deposit of £1,000 for the Prep School and £1,500 for the Senior School.View the official source

Bursaries and scholarships

No bursaries published
Bursaries (help with fees)
The school does not offer bursaries.
Scholarships
Not checked yet.

Source: St Albans High School for Girls, checked

The school says bursaries are not available for Prep School places (means-tested bursaries: NoSTAHS Prep: AvailableChecked 11 Oct 2026 against St Albans High School for Girls.The source says: Bursary Awards are not available to pupils applying to join the Prep School.View the official source).

Open days

Next: STAHS IN ACTION, Fri 5 Mar 2027

  1. Coming up: STAHS IN ACTION

    10.00–12.00

  2. Coming up: STAHS IN ACTION

    10.00–12.00

Source: St Albans High School for Girls, checked

STAHS lists two STAHS IN ACTION mornings for the Prep.

What is distinctive about applying to STAHS Prep

Girls applying for Years 4 to 6 are not tied to a single test day. The six dates for September 2027 entry run from the autumn term to the summer term: Monday 12 October 2026, Monday 30 November 2026, Monday 1 February 2027, Tuesday 16 March 2027, Monday 19 April 2027 and Tuesday 11 May 2027STAHS Prep: Assessment date (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against St Albans High School for Girls.The source says: Monday 12 October 2026 Monday 30 November 2026 | Monday 1 February 2027 Monday 16 March 2027 | Monday 19 April 2027 Monday 11 May 2027View the official source.

Reception families have a short window between offer and acceptance: offers on Monday 19 October 2026STAHS Prep: Offer date (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against St Albans High School for Girls.The source says: Offers made | Monday 19 October 2026View the official source, with a deadline to accept of Friday 13 November 2026STAHS Prep: Acceptance deadline (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against St Albans High School for Girls.The source says: Acceptance deadline | Friday 13 November 2026View the official source. Registration costs £180 (including VAT)STAHS Prep: Registration feeChecked 11 Oct 2026 against St Albans High School for Girls.The source says: This is a non-refundable one-off fee of £150 (plus VAT at 20%, total payment £180) when you apply for a place in the school for your child.View the official source and the deposit is £1,000STAHS Prep: Deposit dayChecked 11 Oct 2026 against St Albans High School for Girls.The source says: To accept an offer of a place, we ask parents to pay an acceptance deposit of £1,000 for the Prep School and £1,500 for the Senior School.View the official source.

Official documents and sources

6 sources, each kept as an archived copy

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