Prep School Admissions
Our usual admissions points for girls wishing to join Sydenham High Prep School are at Reception (4+) and Year 3 (7+). You can find all of the key admissions dates for applications for a place in 2025 on this page.
You are also very welcome to give us a call to chat to a member of the Admissions team on 020 8557 7004 or email us at .
- Key dates for 2025 entry
Thursday 10 October, 9-10am 4+ (Reception) Entry
Prep School TasterBook a place Thursday 10 October, 1.45-3pm 7+ (Year 3) Entry
Prep School TasterBook a place Friday 8 November, 1.45-3pm 7+ (Year 3) Entry
Prep School TasterBook a place Thursday 14 November, 9-10am 4+ (Reception) Entry
Prep School TasterBook a place Thursday 14 November, 1.45-3pm 7+ (Year 3) Entry
Prep School TasterBook a place Wednesday 6 November, 9-10.30am Prep School Open Morning Book a place Monday 18 November 4+ Application deadline Apply online here * Monday 25 November 7+ Application deadline Apply online here * Friday 6 December & Monday 6 January 4+ Assessments Wednesday 27 November, Thursday 28 November, Monday 2 December & Tuesday 3 December 7+ Assessments Monday 9 December 7+ Offers made Friday 10 January 4+ Offers made Monday 3 February 4+ Acceptance deadline Friday 7 February 7+ Acceptance deadline * Please note that there is an application fee of £100 for UK students & £125 for overseas students. This fee applies to all stages.
- Application and assessment process
Assessments for 4+ (Reception entry)
Once you have applied for a place at our Prep School, your daughter will be invited to an Assessment Day on Friday 6 December or Monday 6 January.
Your daughter will be asked to take part in a playgroup session with the class teachers lasting approximately one hour. We will assess numeracy skills, early phonics awareness, handwriting, conversation skills and interaction with other pupils. We also request a report from your daughter’s nursery, and meet with parents to learn more about your daughter and her interests.
We select girls who we believe have the aptitude and potential to benefit from a Sydenham High School education.
Offers
The results of the 4+ assessment process will be sent out via email on Friday 10 January 2025.
The deadline for response to all 4+ offers is Monday 3 February 2025. Please note that places are secured by paying the deposit of £1250 and completing the requisite paperwork. Early completion is advised.
Assessments for 7+ (Year 3 entry)
7+ applicants will be invited to an Assessment Day on one of the following dates:
Wednesday 27 November
Thursday 28 November
Monday 2 December
Tuesday 3 DecemberApplicants are required to sit three forty-minute assessment papers: maths, reading and writing, followed by a team-building and collaboration exercise. Please note: we do not assess verbal or non-verbal reasoning. Offers will be made to applicants whose performance in the assessments indicates an ability to cope proficiently with the level, challenge and pace of our Prep School curriculum.
Offers
The results of the 7+ assessment process will be sent out via email week commencing Monday 9 December 2024.
The deadline for response to all 7+ offers is Friday 7 February 2025. Please note that places are secured by paying the deposit of £1250 and completing the requisite paperwork. Early completion is advised.