Admissions Journey
JUNIOR SCHOOL
The Junior School has a one form entry with an average class size of 18.
Parents considering 9+ entry to Year 5, will be invited to visit the school and to meet Mr Andrew Hammond, Headmaster. A taster day will be offered to your child and they will be informally observed in the classroom, to help us gain a sense of your child’s level in Maths and English. We will also request a reference from their current school. Outcome letters will be sent following the taster day.
Occasional places may become available in other Junior School year groups and the school will accept applications throughout the year. Please contact Admissions for up to date information about available places.
Automatic entry to the Junior School is offered to registered siblings and children of Alumni.
SENIOR SCHOOL
The Senior School has a three form entry with an average class size of 16 in Year 7.
Year 7 (11+ Entry)
The main entry point to our Senior School is at Year 7 (age 11+). Pupils who move up from our Junior School and are offered places as a matter of course. HSW pupils are joined by other girls and boys from a wide selection of local primary schools, prep schools and children relocating with their families to SW London, and from abroad.
Please note that deadlines for Y7 entry in September 2024 have now passed, however we may be able to consider late applications so do please get in touch.
Occasional places may become available in other Senior School year groups and the school will accept applications throughout the year. Please contact Admissions at admissions@hsw.co.uk for up to date information about available places.
SIXTH FORM
We are very excited to be launching our new Sixth Form in September 2023. Our aim is to provide a unique, dynamic and highly personalised experience for our young adults. Our ethos is founded on an unshakeable commitment to the health and self-worth of every student.
Our holistic view of education, means that we value not only our students’ academic endeavours, but also their creative and sporting talents, their personal aspirations and their individual character.
With small classes and tailored teaching for each individual, we have a proven track record of empowering our students to become well-rounded, confident individuals.
Further details on 6th Form Entry can be found here.
OVERSEAS PUPILS
International pupils benefit from a broad and exciting curriculum taught by subject specialist teachers who are experienced in working with children whose native language is not English.
Furthermore, we provide specialist EAL support for pupils who require it. For children unable to visit the school and experience a taster day, we will request references and reports from their current school.
We will also require these children to sit an English and Mathematics assessment which can be completed at their current school.
