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Wandsworth Private schools

Putney High School GDST

35 Putney Hill, London, SW15 6BH

Putney High School GDST is a private secondary-stage school in Wandsworth, Greater London, with a published age range of 4-18.

Private school Girls Ages 4-18 Sixth form No boarders Individual
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
4-18
ISI ?
Standards met
Boarding ?
No boarders
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At a glance

Key facts

Sector
Private school
Gender
Girls only
Application ?
Individual
Age range
4-18
Boarding ?
No boarders
Route check
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
ISI ?
Standards met

Overview

More than 150 co-curricular activities give Putney High School GDST a broad life beyond lessons. Sport, music, performance, academic societies, community work and volunteering sit within a girls' education that runs from the junior years through Senior School and Sixth Form. As part of the Girls' Day School Trust, the community follows an urban day-school model rather than boarding, with direct senior admissions shaping the move into secondary education.

The senior years combine academic ambition with a large programme beyond the classroom. That range matters in practical terms: pupils can move between performance, music, sport, societies and service rather than treating co-curricular activity as a single strand. The age range is 4 to 18, and the non-residential model keeps the daily experience connected to the surrounding London neighbourhood.

For September 2027 Year 7 entry, registration, scholarship and bursary applications close on 3 November 2026 at noon. The first digital English and mathematics assessment is listed for 20 November, followed by the Athena assessment and one-to-one interview on 13 January 2027 for shortlisted candidates. Academic, Music and Sport scholarships are available at 11+, while means-tested bursaries for Year 7 or Year 12 are described as ranging from 30% to 100%.

Key points
Assessment route
Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
Places and demand
Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
Catchment
Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
Results
0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 46.8 Attainment 8
Sixth form
Sixth form available with 68.1% AAB or better.

GCSE benchmark

Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Wandsworth and England.

School Local authority England
GCSE benchmark comparison Latest GCSE benchmark measures for Putney High School GDST, Wandsworth, and England. 0 50 100 Att. 8 5+ E&M EBacc APS EBacc %
Attainment 8
46.8
Grade 5+ English and maths
0%
EBacc APS
4.29
EBacc entry
0%

Attainment 8 trend

Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Wandsworth and England.

School Local authority England
Attainment 8 trend line Attainment 8 over time for Putney High School GDST, Wandsworth, and England. 60 40 20 0 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25

School details
Sector
Private school
School type
Other independent school
Funding
Independent fee-paying
Application
Apply direct to school
Gender
Girls only
Age range
4-18
Headteacher
Ms Jo Sharrock
Pupil roll
1,058 pupils
Sixth form
Yes

Location and contact

Address

Address
35 Putney Hill, London, Greater London
Postcode
SW15 6BH
Area
Wandsworth

School leadership

Headteacher
Ms Jo Sharrock

School contact

School phone
02087884886

Admissions contact

Admissions team
Admissions
Admissions phone
02087884886
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Admissions
Application route
Apply direct to school
Age range
4-18
Gender
Girls only
Boarding
No boarders
Day fees
Senior day tuition £10,152 per term, including VAT, 2026/27.
Scholarships and bursaries
Scholarships and bursaries
Entrance details
The school publishes a two-stage 11+ process for Year 7 entry; scholarship assessments are scheduled separately in January.
Admissions note
Putney High School GDST handles Year 7 applications directly, with a two-stage assessment process and matching scholarship or bursary deadline.

Putney High School GDST handles Year 7 applications directly, with a two-stage assessment process and matching scholarship or bursary deadline.

Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.

Oversubscription and eligibility

Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.

Exam and test format

Entrance route and assessment

The school publishes a two-stage 11+ process for Year 7 entry; scholarship assessments are scheduled separately in January.

Assessment route
Individual
Papers and stages
3 stages
Format
Mixed format

Papers and rounds

  1. Round 1

    English, Maths

    11+ digital English and Mathematics assessment

    Candidates take a bespoke digital English and Mathematics assessment lasting about one hour.

  2. Round 2

    Other, Interview

    11+ Athena group assessment and interview

    Shortlisted candidates return for Athena group activities, a creative task and one-to-one interview.

  3. Round 3

    Interview

    Sixth Form subject-specific interview

    Sixth Form applicants have subject-specific interviews alongside the published academic and reference requirements.

Published assessment components

English, Maths and Interview are listed across the school's published assessment routes.

Published

  • English

  • Maths

  • Interview

    Shortlisted candidates return for Athena group activities, a creative task and one-to-one interview.

Application

Key dates

Get date reminders

  1. Year 7 (11+) September 2027 registration closes

    3 November 2026

    Entry route: Year 7 (11+); entry year: September 2027.

  2. Year 7 (11+) September 2027 first entrance examination

    20 November 2026

    Entry route: Year 7 (11+); entry year: September 2027.

  3. Year 7 (11+) September 2027 second-stage Athena assessment and interview

    13 January 2027

    Entry route: Year 7 (11+); entry year: September 2027.

  4. Year 7 (11+) September 2027 offers

    Mid February 2027

    Entry route: Year 7 (11+); entry year: September 2027.

  5. Year 7 (11+) September 2027 acceptance

    Early March 2027

    Entry route: Year 7 (11+); entry year: September 2027.

  6. Year 12 (16+) September 2027 registration, scholarship and bursary applications close

    2 October 2026

    Entry route: Year 12 (16+); entry year: September 2027.

How to apply

  1. 1

    Register by the school deadline

    For September 2027 Year 7 entry, the school lists the registration, scholarship and bursary deadline as 3 November 2026 at 12 noon.

    Check senior admissions
  2. 2

    Complete the first assessment

    The school lists a bespoke digital English and maths entrance assessment on 20 November 2026.

    Check assessment date
  3. 3

    Attend second-stage assessment

    Shortlisted candidates return for the Athena assessment and a one-to-one interview on 13 January 2027.

    Check second stage
  4. 4

    Offers and acceptance

    The school publishes mid-February offers and an early-March acceptance deadline for September 2027 entry.

    Check offer timing

Results

Attainment snapshot

Attainment 8 ?
46.8 Attainment 8
GCSE results
0% grade 4+ in English and maths
Grade 5+ English and maths ?
0% grade 5+ in English and maths
EBacc average point score ?
4.29 EBacc APS
A-level results
68.1% AAB or better
A-level average points
51.28 A-level points per entry

Inspection
View report
Standards met

Latest inspection: 28 April 2026

Leadership, management and governance
Standards met
Quality of education, training and recreation
Standards met
Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
Standards met
Social and economic education and contribution to society
Standards met
Safeguarding
Standards met

Quick summary

  • ISI report: The 2026 ISI report states that the school met standards across listed areas including leadership, education, wellbeing and safeguarding.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does Putney High School GDST handle admissions?

Putney High School GDST handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.

How do I apply to Putney High School GDST?

1. Register by the school deadline: For September 2027 Year 7 entry, the school lists the registration, scholarship and bursary deadline as 3 November 2026 at 12 noon. 2. Complete the first assessment: The school lists a bespoke digital English and maths entrance assessment on 20 November 2026. 3. Attend second-stage assessment: Shortlisted candidates return for the Athena assessment and a one-to-one interview on 13 January 2027. 4. Offers and acceptance: The school publishes mid-February offers and an early-March acceptance deadline for September 2027 entry.

When are the key dates for Putney High School GDST?

Year 7 (11+) September 2027 registration closes: 3 November 2026. Year 7 (11+) September 2027 first entrance examination: 20 November 2026. Year 7 (11+) September 2027 second-stage Athena assessment and interview: 13 January 2027. Year 7 (11+) September 2027 offers: Mid February 2027. Year 7 (11+) September 2027 acceptance: Early March 2027. Year 12 (16+) September 2027 registration, scholarship and bursary applications close: 2 October 2026

What does the latest inspection picture look like for Putney High School GDST?

Putney High School GDST is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 28 April 2026.