About the school
Northampton High School GDST is a girls' school in Hardingstone, Northampton, offering education from age 2 to 18. The admissions page says most girls join the Senior School at 11+ (Year 7) and that Year 7 entrance assessment days include short online assessments in English, Mathematics and Verbal Reasoning.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Girls |
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| Age range | 2-18 |
| Headteacher | Dr May Lee |
| Sixth form | Yes |
| Fees | £120 non-refundable registration fee; £500 deposit required to secure a place. |
📅 Open days: Whole School Open Morning: Saturday 26 September 10am–1pm and Friday 2 October 9.15am–11.30am. For Year 7 entry, an Immersive Taster Day is listed for Friday 27 November 2026.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Bespoke test |
|---|---|
| Delivery | Computer-based |
| Subjects tested | English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning |
📄 Free Northampton High School GDST practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | Open to all — no catchment requirement |
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Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | To be confirmed |
| Typical exam date | 15 Jan 2027 |
The only dated Year 7 admissions timeline shown is for September 2027 entry: the school recommends registering by mid October 2026; Entrance Assessment Day was Friday 15 January 2027; offers were made w/c 8 February 2027; deadline to accept was Wednesday 3 March 2027. For 2028 entry, no registration or test dates are stated on the pages provided.
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