About the school
Gad’s Hill School is an independent school in Higham, Rochester, with pupils aged 3-16. The admissions pages say many children start in the nursery at age 3, and the school also receives external applications for Reception and Upper Shell (Year 7).
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
|---|---|
| Age range | 3-16 |
| Founded | 1924 |
| Headteacher | Headmaster |
| Sixth form | No |
| Fees | £60 per child non-refundable registration fee. |
📅 Open days: Whole School Open Day on Saturday 3rd October 2026; families can also arrange a private tour on a school day.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Bespoke test |
|---|---|
| Delivery | To be confirmed |
📄 Free Gad's Hill School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | Open to all — no catchment requirement |
|---|---|
| Detail | Priority for places in Reception and Upper Shell (Year 7) is given to existing pupils; additional spaces are filled by successful external applicants. External applications are processed in order of date and time of registration, except for Upper Shell (Year 7) where applicants are encouraged to sit the annual Charles Dickens Scholarship examination. |
| Competition | The school states it receives large numbers of external applications for Reception and Upper Shell (Year 7). |
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | To be confirmed |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
The registration form includes proposed year of entry options up to 2028/2029. The school says it encourages Upper Shell (Year 7) applicants to sit its annual Charles Dickens Scholarship examination. A Whole School Open Day is advertised for 2026-10-03.
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