About the school
Hurst is a co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 4-18 in the West Sussex countryside. Its Prep School admissions page says Year 7 assessment days include reasoning tests, a writing task, interactive tasks and an interview.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
|---|---|
| Age range | 4-18 |
| Headteacher | Dominic Mott |
| Sixth form | Yes |
| Fees | £240 non-refundable Registration Fee |
📅 Open days: Open mornings listed are Saturday 26 September (Year 7 to Sixth Form) fully booked, Friday 2 October (Reception to Year 6), Saturday 10 October (Year 7 to Sixth Form), and Saturday 20 March (Year 7 to Sixth Form).
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Bespoke test |
|---|---|
| Delivery | To be confirmed |
| Subjects tested | Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Writing |
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Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | To be confirmed |
|---|
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | To be confirmed |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
Year 7 (11+) applications are open for entry in 2027; assessment days are held in late November of Year 6. For Reception entry, assessment days are held in the Autumn and Spring terms of the year prior to entry. Open mornings listed include Saturday 10 October and Saturday 20 March for Year 7 to Sixth Form.
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