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 entry into Reception through to Year 6 , assessments will take place on an individual basis and can be arranged directly with Tanya, Prep School Admissions Officer.
For all admissions days, you must have completed your application form. 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.
| FINAL ADMISSIONS MORNING | RECEPTION 2025 |
|---|---|
| 'Getting To Know You' Morning - Reception 2025 | 22nd May 2025 |
*DEADLINE FOR RECEPTION REGISTRATION: 19th May 2025*
This event is for girls currently under 4 looking to attend Reception in September 2025. You will be invited in for the morning once you have completed your daughter’s application form. She will have the opportunity to play and see the if the school is the right fit for her.
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 2026
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Application deadline | Sunday 9th November 2025 |
| Bursary application deadline | To be confirmed |
| Admissions day | Friday 21st November 2025 |
| Scholarship application deadline | Sunday 11th January 2026 |
Entry to Year 9 (13+) in September 2026
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline | Monday 5th January 2026 |
| Bursary application deadline | To be confirmed |
| Admissions Day | Thursday 22nd January 2026 |
| Scholarship application deadline | Monday 9th February 2026 |
Year 9 Pre-test
The Year 9 pre-test is available to children in UK Independent Schools.
Year 7 moving into Year 9, 2027
If you daughter will be in Year 7 in September 2025, following application the dates below will apply.
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Application deadline | Sunday 9th November 2025 |
| Bursary application deadline | To be confirmed |
| Admissions day | Friday 21st November 2025 |
| Scholarship application deadline | To be confirmed |
Year 6 moving into Year 9, 2028
If you daughter will be in Year 6, in September 2025 following application the dates below will apply. Please note that your daughter will be sitting her entrance assessments with her cohort as part of our Year 7 admissions day.
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Application deadline | Sunday 9th November 2025 |
| Bursary application deadline | To be confirmed |
| Admissions day | Friday 21st November 2025 |
| Scholarship application deadline | To be confirmed |
Entry to Sixth Form (16+) in September 2026
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Sixth Form Application Deadline | Monday 13th October 2025 |
| Sixth Form Bursary Application deadline | To be confirmed |
| Scholarship applications close | To be confirmed |
| Sixth Form Taster Day (External pupils) | Thursday 6th November & Friday 7th November 2025 |
Entry to Year 8 and Year 10 in September 2026
Entry to Year 8 and Year 10 in September 2026 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.