About the school
Portsmouth High School GDST is an independent school in Hampshire for girls aged 3 to 18. For Senior School entry, most girls join in Year 7 and sit entrance examinations in English and mathematics.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Girls |
|---|---|
| Age range | 3-18 |
| Headteacher | Mrs Parker |
| Sixth form | Yes |
| Fees | A non-refundable fee of £60 is charged to process each child’s application. This fee is inclusive of VAT. |
📅 Open days: The school says families can attend Open Events throughout the year or book a family tour at any time.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Bespoke test |
|---|---|
| Delivery | To be confirmed |
| Subjects tested | Mathematics, English |
📄 Free Portsmouth High School GDST practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | Open to all — no catchment requirement |
|---|---|
| Detail | The school mentions scholarships (art, drama, music and sport) and bursaries for Year 7 entry, but no catchment policy is stated. |
| Competition | There may be strong competition for bursaries. |
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | To be confirmed |
| Typical exam date | 21 Nov 2026 |
For the latest dated cycle found, September 2027 entry had a Year 7 Experience Day in the autumn term prior to entry / October of the year prior to entry, entrance examinations on 2026-11-21, scholarship assessments on 2026-11-23, and offers accepted by early March (date to be advised). The school says it is happy to accept applications at any time.
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