Entry to the Prep School
We welcome girls from ages 4 – 11 years old. The majority of our pupils join the Prep School via Reception (4+) and Year 3 (7+). Applicants are able to join the Prep Schools at other entry points throughout the academic year, depending on spaces being available.
For our 150th Anniversary, we’ve decided to shake things up a bit.
We are putting on specific Admissions days for those looking to register for Reception, Year 3 and Year 6 2025.
For Year 2, Year 4 and Year 5 entry, assessments will continue to take place on an individual basis and can be arranged directly with Tanya, Prep School Admissions Officer.
For all admissions days, you must be registered first (this does not include open days). Please Apply Now below.
Please contact the Prep School Admissions Officer, Tanya McWaters, if you require any further information or assistance at admissions@oxf.gdst.net or 01865 478655.
If you are unable to make these events and are still interested for the next academic year, please get in touch and we can arrange an alternative individual assessment
| EVENT | YEAR GROUP | DATE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getting To Know You | Reception 2025 – for girls currently under 4 looking to attend Reception in September 2025 | 15th January 2025 | REGISTER |
| Admissions Day Year 6 | Year 6 2025 – for girls currently in Year 5 looking to attend Year 6 in September 2025 | 22nd January 2025 | REGISTER |
| Admissions Day Year 3 | Year 3 2025 – for girls currently in Year 2 looking to attend Year 3 in September 2025 | 28th January 2025 | REGISTER |
Entry to the Senior School and Sixth Form
Our Senior School and Sixth Form welcomes girls from 11-18 years old, with our main intake groups being Year 7 (11+), Year 9 (13+) and Year 12 (16+).
Please find the key Admissions dates below. If you have any questions or queries, please contact the Senior School Registrars, Gemma Tuckey & Laura Phillips using admissions@oxf.gdst.net or via telephone on 01865 478678.
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Entry to Year 7 (11+) in September 2025
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Application deadline | Sunday 3rd November 2024 |
| Drama & Sport Scholarship application deadline | Sunday 3rd November 2024 |
| Bursary application deadline | Friday 8th November 2024 |
| Admissions day | Friday 15th November 2024 |
| Sports Scholarship practical assessment & interview | W/c Monday 18th November 2024 |
| Admissions interviews | Thursday 21st November 2024 & Friday 22nd November 2024 |
| Drama Scholarship interviews | Monday 25th November 2024 |
| Music Scholarship application deadline | Sunday 1st December 2024 |
| Art Scholarship application deadline | Monday 9th December 2024 |
| Offer date (Inc. Academic, Drama & Sport Scholarships & Bursary outcomes) | Wednesday 11th December 2024 |
| Art scholarship interviews | Thursday 9th January 2025 |
| Music Scholarship interviews | W/c 13th January 2025 |
| Art Scholarship outcomes | Thursday 16th January 2025 |
| Music Scholarship outcomes | Friday 31st January 2025 |
| Acceptance deadline | Monday 3rd March 2025 |
Entry to Year 9 (13+) in September 2025
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline | Friday 10th January 2025 |
| Bursary application deadline | Friday 17th January 2025 |
| Admissions Day | Friday 24th January 2025 |
| Admissions Interviews | Friday 24th January 2025 |
| Offer date | Friday 14th February 2025 |
| Acceptance deadline | Monday 3rd March 2025 |
| Scholarship application deadline (Art, Drama, Music, Sport) | Sunday 9th March 2025 |
| Scholarship Interviews (Art, Drama, Music, Sport) | 17th - 21st March 2025 |
| Scholarship Outcomes | Friday 4th April 2025 |
Year 9 Pre-test
The Year 9 pre-test is available to children in Year 7 at UK Independent Schools for entry into Year 9 September 2026
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline | Monday 24th February 2025 |
| Admissions Interviews | Thursday 13th and Friday 14th March 2025 |
| Admissions Day | Thursday 20th March 2025 |
| Offer Date | Monday 28th April 2025 |
Entry to Sixth Form (16+) in September 2025
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Sixth Form Application Deadline | Monday 14th October 2024 |
| Sixth Form Bursary Application deadline | Wednesday 30th October 2024 |
| Scholarship applications close (Art & Textiles, Drama, Music and Sport) | Sunday 3rd November 2024 |
| Sixth Form Taster Day (Sixth Form Lessons + Assessment + Interview) | Wednesday 6th November 2024 & Friday 8th November 2024 |
| Drama Scholarship interviews | Friday 15th November 2024 |
| Sport Scholarship interviews | Week commencing 18th November 2024 |
| Art & Textiles Scholarship interviews | Wednesday 27th November 2024 |
| Music Scholarship interviews | Thursday 28th November 2024 |
| Sixth Form Offer, Scholarship & bursary outcomes | Friday 6th December 2024 |
| Sixth Form acceptance deadline | Monday 6th January 2025 |
| Starting Sixth Form Day's | Thursday 26th and Friday 27th June 2025 |
Entry to Year 8 and Year 10 in September 2025
Entry to Year 8 and Year 10 in September 2025 depend on spaces being available. We do not accept applications for entry to Year 11. Please contact us at admissions@oxf.gdst.net or 01865 478678 so that we can advise you on place availability, the admissions process and timeline.