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  • Independent school for girls

Sydenham & Dulwich Girls: entry, tests, dates and fees

19 Westwood Hill, London SE26 6BL

Facts checked 19 October 2026By ExamKind Editorial TeamSchool website

Can we apply, and when?

For September 2027 entry

  • Registration closes, 11+ entry

    Fri 13 Nov

    Friday 13 November 2026, for September 2027 entry

    Checked, source: Sydenham High School, checked

  • Places

    Not published

  • Fees at 11+, day

    £8,611a term

    2026-27 school year, including VAT

    Checked, source: Sydenham High School, checked

Your next steps for 11+ entry

  1. Next: Registration closes for 11+ entry

    in about 3 weeks

  2. Coming up: Bursary applications close

    in about 3 weeks

    Only if you are applying for help with fees

  3. Coming up: Scholarship applications close

    in about 3 weeks

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

Sydenham & Dulwich 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

Sydenham & Dulwich Girls takes new pupils at 4+, 7+, 11+ and 16+. 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 reference from the current school and other tasks set by the school.

    Registration closes: Friday 13 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 reference from the current school and a play-based observation.

    Registration closes: Wednesday 2 December 2026 (for September 2027 entry)

  • 7+ entry

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

    Registration closes: Wednesday 2 December 2026 (for September 2027 entry)

  • 16+ entry

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

    Registration closes: Friday 16 October 2026 (for September 2027 entry)

Source: Sydenham High School, checked

More about entry from our guide

Sydenham & Dulwich GirlsSydenham & Dulwich Girls: NameChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Sydenham High School.The source says: Sydenham & Dulwich Girls aims to inspire the future generations of creators, independent thinkers and trailblazers.View the official source takes girls at four points: 4+ entrySydenham & Dulwich Girls: OfferedChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Sydenham High School.The source says: Our usual admissions points for girls wishing to join Sydenham & Dulwich Girls are at Reception (4+), Year 3 (7+), Year 7 (11+) and Year 12 (Sixth Form).View the official source, 7+ entrySydenham & Dulwich Girls: OfferedChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Sydenham High School.The source says: Our usual admissions points for girls wishing to join Sydenham & Dulwich Girls are at Reception (4+), Year 3 (7+), Year 7 (11+) and Year 12 (Sixth Form).View the official source, 11+ entrySydenham & Dulwich Girls: OfferedChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Sydenham High School.The source says: Our usual admissions points for girls wishing to join Sydenham & Dulwich Girls are at Reception (4+), Year 3 (7+), Year 7 (11+) and Year 12 (Sixth Form).View the official source and 16+ entrySydenham & Dulwich Girls: OfferedChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Sydenham High School.The source says: Our usual admissions points for girls wishing to join Sydenham & Dulwich Girls are at Reception (4+), Year 3 (7+), Year 7 (11+) and Year 12 (Sixth Form).View the official source.

4+ (Reception)

For September 2027 entrySydenham & Dulwich Girls: Current cycleChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Sydenham High School.The source says: 4+ 2027 entry Discovery Morning 1View the official source, the youngest girls have a play-based assessmentSydenham & Dulwich Girls: Play observationChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Sydenham High School.The source says: Your daughter will be asked to take part in a playgroup session with the class teachers lasting approximately one hour.View the official source, and the school asks for a reference from the current schoolSydenham & Dulwich Girls: ReferenceChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Sydenham High School.The source says: We also request a report from your daughter’s nursery, and meet with parents to learn more about your daughter and her interests.View the official source. In a play-based assessment, staff generally watch small children play and talk, rather than set a written test.

Register by 2 December 2026Sydenham & Dulwich Girls: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Sydenham High School.The source says: 4+ and 7+ Wednesday 2 December 2026View the official source. Assessment sessions fall on 11 December 2026, 5 January 2027 and 6 January 2027Sydenham & Dulwich Girls: Assessment date (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Sydenham High School.The source says: Friday 11 December 2026 Tuesday 5 January 2027 Wednesday 6 January 2027View the official source. Offers go out on 15 January 2027Sydenham & Dulwich Girls: Offer date (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Sydenham High School.The source says: 4+ Friday 15 January 2027View the official source, and families reply by 1 February 2027Sydenham & Dulwich Girls: Acceptance deadline (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Sydenham High School.The source says: 4+ Monday 1 February 2027View the official source.

7+ (Year 3)

For September 2027 entrySydenham & Dulwich Girls: Current cycleChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Sydenham High School.The source says: 7+ 2027 entry Exploration Session 1View the official source, girls joining Year 3 sit:

  • the school's own English paperSydenham & Dulwich Girls: Own englishChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Sydenham High School.The source says: Applicants are required to sit three forty-minute assessment papers: maths, reading and writing, followed by a team-building and collaboration exercise.View the official source
  • the school's own maths paperSydenham & Dulwich Girls: Own mathsChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Sydenham High School.The source says: Applicants are required to sit three forty-minute assessment papers: maths, reading and writing, followed by a team-building and collaboration exercise.View the official source
  • a group activitySydenham & Dulwich Girls: Group activityChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Sydenham High School.The source says: Applicants are required to sit three forty-minute assessment papers: maths, reading and writing, followed by a team-building and collaboration exercise.View the official source

The 7+ registration deadline is 2 December 2026Sydenham & Dulwich Girls: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Sydenham High School.The source says: 4+ and 7+ Wednesday 2 December 2026View the official source, the same day as for 4+. Assessment days are 7 January 2027, 8 January 2027, 11 January 2027 and 12 January 2027Sydenham & Dulwich Girls: Assessment date (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Sydenham High School.The source says: Thursday 7 January 2027 Friday 8 January 2027 Monday 11 January 2027 Tuesday 12 January 2027View the official source. Offers arrive on 19 January 2027Sydenham & Dulwich Girls: Offer date (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Sydenham High School.The source says: 7+ Tuesday 19 January 2027View the official source, with a reply due by 4 February 2027Sydenham & Dulwich Girls: Acceptance deadline (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Sydenham High School.The source says: 7+ Thursday 4 February 2027View the official source. In a group activity, children usually work on a task together while adults watch how they listen and share.

11+ (Year 7)

The 11+ process has five parts:

  • the school's own reasoning paperSydenham & Dulwich Girls: Own reasoningChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Sydenham High School.The source says: The Entrance Assessment is designed to assess pupils’ academic potential and reasoning skills, including verbal, non‑verbal, spatial, and quantitative reasoning.View the official source
  • the school's own creative writing taskSydenham & Dulwich Girls: Own creative writingChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Sydenham High School.The source says: Alongside these standardised assessments, applicants will complete a short creative writing task and an observational extension activity.View the official source
  • an interviewSydenham & Dulwich Girls: InterviewChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Sydenham High School.The source says: All applicants will also be invited to attend an individual interview on Saturday 9 January 2027.View the official source
  • a reference from the current schoolSydenham & Dulwich Girls: ReferenceChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Sydenham High School.The source says: In addition, we request a reference from each candidate’s current school, which forms an important part of the admissions process.View the official source
  • one other assessmentSydenham & Dulwich Girls: OtherChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Sydenham High School.The source says: Alongside these standardised assessments, applicants will complete a short creative writing task and an observational extension activity.View the official source (ask the school what this involves)

Registration closes on 13 November 2026Sydenham & Dulwich Girls: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Sydenham High School.The source says: You must apply by the following date: Friday 13 November 2026View the official source. The entrance assessment is on 6 January 2027Sydenham & Dulwich Girls: Assessment date (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Sydenham High School.The source says: 11+ applicants will be invited to attend an Assessment Day on Wednesday 6 January 2027.View the official source, and interviews follow on 9 January 2027Sydenham & Dulwich Girls: Interview date (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Sydenham High School.The source says: All applicants will also be invited to attend an individual interview on Saturday 9 January 2027.View the official source. Offers are sent on 11 February 2027Sydenham & Dulwich Girls: Offer date (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Sydenham High School.The source says: Our offer date for 11+ is Thursday 11 February 2027.View the official source, and the deadline to accept is 3 March 2027Sydenham & Dulwich Girls: Acceptance deadline (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Sydenham High School.The source says: Places must be accepted via Applicaa, with a deposit of £1,250 paid by Wednesday 3 March 2027.View the official source.

A reasoning paper usually asks children to spot patterns and solve problems with words, numbers or shapes. A creative writing task asks them to write a story or a description in their own words.

16+ (Sixth Form)

Students applying for the sixth form go through:

  • GCSE grade requirementsSydenham & Dulwich Girls: Gcse requirementsChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Sydenham High School.The source says: Sixth Form candidates should have at least eight GCSE passes and we expect applicant to achieve a minimum of six GCSEs at grades 9 to 6 in the summer before entry.View the official source
  • an interviewSydenham & Dulwich Girls: InterviewChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Sydenham High School.The source says: Admission is on the basis of an interview with the Head or the Head of Sixth Form and a good reference (with predicted GCSE grades) from the candidate’s current school.View the official source
  • a reference from the current schoolSydenham & Dulwich Girls: ReferenceChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Sydenham High School.The source says: Admission is on the basis of an interview with the Head or the Head of Sixth Form and a good reference (with predicted GCSE grades) from the candidate’s current school.View the official source

The 16+ registration deadline is 16 October 2026Sydenham & Dulwich Girls: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Sydenham High School.The source says: 16+ Friday 16 October 2026View the official source. Offers follow on 1 December 2026Sydenham & Dulwich Girls: Offer date (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Sydenham High School.The source says: 16+ Tuesday 1 December 2026View the official source, and the reply is due by 11 December 2026Sydenham & Dulwich Girls: Acceptance deadline (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Sydenham High School.The source says: Places must be accepted via Applicaa, with a deposit of £1,250 paid by Friday 11 December 2026View the official source. We could not confirm a date for the main 16+ assessment, so check it with the school.

Key dates

11+ dates for September 2027 entry

Sydenham High School

  1. Next: Registration closes for 11+ entry

    in about 3 weeks

  2. Coming up: Bursary applications close

    in about 3 weeks

    Only if you are applying for help with fees

  3. Coming up: Scholarship applications close

    in about 3 weeks

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

  4. Coming up: Scholarship assessments

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

  5. Coming up: Entrance tests

  6. Coming up: Interviews

  7. Coming up: Offers sent

  8. Coming up: Accept or decline an offer by

    in about 19 weeks

Dates for the other ways in4+, 7+ 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

7+ entry, September 2027

  1. Next: Registration closes for 7+ 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. Done: Registration closes for 16+ entry

  2. Done: Scholarship applications close

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

  3. Next: Scholarship assessments

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

  4. Coming up: Offers sent

  5. Coming up: Accept or decline an offer by

    in about 7 weeks

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

Sydenham & Dulwich Girls in brief

tap a value for its source

Ages
4 to 18AgesChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Sydenham High School.The source says: Choose the relevant section to learn more about admissions at Junior (4-11), Senior (11-16) and Sixth (16-18).View the official source
The ages the school teaches, from youngest to oldest.
Help with fees
Yes
Bursaries reduce fees for families on lower incomes, after a check of income and savings.
Scholarships
6 kinds
Awards for a talent, such as academic work, music or sport.
Ways in
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
The ages at which the school takes new pupils (4+, 11+ and so on).
Registration fee
£150VAT not stated by the school
Paid to the school when you register your child for its tests.

Fees

From £8,611 a term, including VAT
4+ entry, day
£6,699 a term, including VAT
7+ entry, day
£6,831 a term, including VAT
11+ entry, day
£8,611 a term, including VAT
16+ entry, day
£8,611 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: £150 (VAT not stated by the school).

Deposit when you accept a day place: £1,250.

Source: Sydenham High School, checked

Year group (entry point)Fee for 2026-27Sydenham & Dulwich Girls: Academic yearChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Sydenham High School.The source says: Academic Year 2026/27: £8,611 per term; £25,833 per year (inc. VAT)View the official source
Reception (4+)£6,699 per term, including VATSydenham & Dulwich Girls: DayChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Sydenham High School.The source says: Reception: £6,699 per term; £20,097 per year (inc. VAT)View the official source
Year 3 (7+)£6,831 per term, including VATSydenham & Dulwich Girls: DayChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Sydenham High School.The source says: Year 1-6: £6,831 per term; £20,493 per year (inc. VAT)View the official source
Year 7 (11+)£8,611 per term, including VATSydenham & Dulwich Girls: DayChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Sydenham High School.The source says: Academic Year 2026/27: £8,611 per term; £25,833 per year (inc. VAT)View the official source
Sixth Form (16+)£8,611 per term, including VATSydenham & Dulwich Girls: DayChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Sydenham High School.The source says: Academic Year 2026/27: £8,611 per term; £25,833 per year (inc. VAT)View the official source

On VAT, fees shown include VATSydenham & Dulwich Girls: Vat treatmentChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Sydenham High School.The source says: Academic Year 2026/27: £8,611 per term; £25,833 per year (inc. VAT)View the official source. We show the figures exactly as the school published them for 2026-27Sydenham & Dulwich Girls: Academic yearChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Sydenham High School.The source says: Academic Year 2026/27: £8,611 per term; £25,833 per year (inc. VAT)View the official source, and fees change each year. The registration fee is £150Sydenham & Dulwich Girls: Registration feeChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Sydenham High School.The source says: A fee of £150 (£240 for international pupils) is payable to apply for a place, unless you are in receipt of Universal Credit.View the official source, and the deposit for a day place is £1,250Sydenham & Dulwich Girls: Deposit dayChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Sydenham High School.The source says: Places must be accepted via Applicaa, with a deposit of £1,250 paid by Wednesday 3 March 2027.View the official source.

Bursaries and scholarships

Bursaries up to a share of fees
Bursaries (help with fees)
Available. They depend on a check of household income and savings.
Scholarships
For academic, art, drama, music, other and sport, at 11+ and 16+ entry.

Source: Sydenham High School, checked

Sydenham & Dulwich GirlsSydenham & Dulwich Girls: NameChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Sydenham High School.The source says: Sydenham & Dulwich Girls aims to inspire the future generations of creators, independent thinkers and trailblazers.View the official source has means-tested bursaries availableSydenham & Dulwich Girls: AvailableChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Sydenham High School.The source says: Bursaries are means-tested financial awards given to pupils entering Year 7 and 12.View the official source. For 11+ entry, the bursary deadline is 13 November 2026Sydenham & Dulwich Girls: Bursary deadline (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Sydenham High School.The source says: For Year 7 entry, the deadline is Friday 13 November 2026.View the official source. A means-tested bursary depends on family income, not on test marks. Our bursaries guide explains how a means test usually works.

The school offers academic scholarshipsSydenham & Dulwich Girls: AcademicChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Sydenham High School.The source says: For girls joining in Year 7, we offer both academic scholarships and scholarships in Art, Drama, Music and Sport.View the official source, art scholarshipsSydenham & Dulwich Girls: ArtChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Sydenham High School.The source says: For girls joining in Year 7, we offer both academic scholarships and scholarships in Art, Drama, Music and Sport.View the official source, drama scholarshipsSydenham & Dulwich Girls: DramaChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Sydenham High School.The source says: For girls joining in Year 7, we offer both academic scholarships and scholarships in Art, Drama, Music and Sport.View the official source, music scholarshipsSydenham & Dulwich Girls: MusicChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Sydenham High School.The source says: For girls joining in Year 7, we offer both academic scholarships and scholarships in Art, Drama, Music and Sport.View the official source, sport scholarshipsSydenham & Dulwich Girls: SportChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Sydenham High School.The source says: For girls joining in Year 7, we offer both academic scholarships and scholarships in Art, Drama, Music and Sport.View the official source and other scholarshipsSydenham & Dulwich Girls: OtherChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Sydenham High School.The source says: In our Sixth Form, we offer scholarships for Academic, Art, Drama, Music, Rowing and Sport.View the official source. They come at two stages: scholarships at 11+Sydenham & Dulwich Girls: 11 plusChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Sydenham High School.The source says: Academic Scholarships are available for those joining Year 7 and Year 12, based on performance in assessment.View the official source and scholarships at 16+Sydenham & Dulwich Girls: 16 plusChecked 11 Oct 2026 against Sydenham High School.The source says: Academic Scholarships are available for those joining Year 7 and Year 12, based on performance in assessment.View the official source. The 11+ scholarship assessments run on 30 November 2026, 1 December 2026, 2 December 2026, 3 December 2026 and 9 December 2026Sydenham & Dulwich Girls: Scholarship assessment date (2027)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Sydenham High School.The source says: All applicants will join us for an Art Scholarship day on Monday 30 November 2026 where they will complete various creative assessments.View the official source.

Open days

Next: Senior School Exploration Session 2 (for Year 6), Thu 22 Oct 2026

  1. Done: Autumn A Level Choices Evening (passed)

  2. Done: Art & Design Scholarship Spotlight (for Year 6) (passed)

    4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

  3. Done: Senior School Exploration Session 1 (for Year 6) (passed)

    12:45 pm - 3:45 pm

  4. Done: Sports Scholarship Spotlight (for Year 6) (passed)

    4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

  5. Coming up: Senior School Exploration Session 2 (for Year 6)

    12:45 pm - 3:45 pm

  6. Coming up: Senior School Open Morning 2

    9:30 am - 11:30 am

  7. Coming up: Junior School Open Morning 2

    9:00 am - 10:30 am

  8. Coming up: 4+ 2027 entry Discovery Morning 2

    9:00 am - 10:00 am

  9. Coming up: 4+ 2027 entry Discovery Morning 3

    9:00 am - 10:00 am

Source: Sydenham High School, checked

These events on the school's list had not yet happened when we checked.

Check the school's website for booking details before you go.

Results, as published by the school

GCSE grades 9 to 7: 73% (2026)

  • GCSE grades 9 to 7, 2026

    73%GCSE grades 9 to 7, 2026Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Sydenham High School.The source says: 73% 9-7 (A*-A) GCSE 2026View the official source

    No earlier year published

Results are the school's own figures. Schools count them in different ways, so compare with care.

The school reports that 73% (2026)Sydenham & Dulwich Girls: Gcse9to7 percent (2026)Checked 11 Oct 2026 against Sydenham High School.The source says: 73% 9-7 (A*-A) GCSE 2026View the official source of GCSE grades were 9 to 7.

Official documents and sources

14 sources, each kept as an archived copy

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