About the school
Bishop’s Stortford College is an academically selective co-educational day and boarding school for ages 3 to 18 in Hertfordshire. It has main entry points including 11+ for Year 7 and operates on one site with Pre-Prep, Prep School, Senior School and Sixth.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
|---|---|
| Age range | 3 - 18 Years |
| Pupils on roll | approx. 1,290 |
| Sixth form | Yes |
📅 Open days: Open events attract over 400 families each year. The site lists a Sixth Open Evening for 16+ entry on Wednesday 7 October 2026 from 5pm, plus Pre-Prep in Action and Prep in Action events on 8 October 2026.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Format to confirm |
|---|---|
| Delivery | Computer-based |
📄 Free Bishop's Stortford College practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | Open to all — no catchment requirement |
|---|---|
| Detail | Applicants for day places mainly come from the local Hertfordshire and Essex area; the college also offers boarding places for pupils from across the UK and overseas. |
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | 2 Nov 2026 |
| Typical exam date | 14 Nov 2026 |
The admissions process page gives only 2027 entry dates: for Year 7, application deadline 2026-11-02, 11+ assessment day 2026-11-14, scholarship assessments week commencing 2026-11-09, offer outcomes 2026-11-27, acceptance deadline 2027-03-03.
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