About the school
St Margaret’s School in Bushey has main Senior School entry points at Year 7 (11+) and Year 9 (13+). The school says entry is based on performance in verbal, non-verbal and maths tests, together with an interview, school reports and a confidential reference.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Girls |
|---|---|
| Age range | 2-18 |
| Sixth form | Yes |
📅 Open days: The school says it hosts regular Open Days each year, and families can also book a 1-1 tour.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Format to confirm |
|---|---|
| Delivery | To be confirmed |
| Subjects tested | Maths, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning |
📄 Free St Margaret's School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | Open to all — no catchment requirement |
|---|---|
| Detail | Demand into Reception is high, with places offered in the first instance to children who attend The Nursery at St Margaret's and just one third of places offered to external applicants. |
| Competition | each year we assess over 180 pupils for entry |
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | To be confirmed |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
For September 2027 Year 7 entry, the application process is now open; the registration deadline is 2026-11-05 and assessments are planned for mid-November 2026. More generally, entrance assessment days normally take place during the autumn term of the year prior to entry, and the registration deadline is typically at least two weeks before the assessment days.
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