About Bromley High School
Bromley High School is a girls independent day school in Bromley, Greater London. Entry to Year 7 (11+) is via the GDST 11+ entrance assessment, part of the Girls' Day School Trust family, covering English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning, and may include an interview. The school offers a comprehensive education with a wide range of academic, sporting, musical, dramatic and artistic opportunities.
Bromley High School is committed to providing an outstanding educational experience for every pupil, with excellent academic results, strong pastoral care and a thriving extracurricular programme. Scholarships and bursaries are available to support pupils with talent and financial need. Ranked #157 in The Sunday Times Parent Power. GCSE 9-7: 71.2%.
Year 7 Admissions Guide for Bromley High School
Bromley High School Admissions Criteria
Bromley High School is a girls independent day school in Bromley, Greater London. Entry to Year 7 (11+) is via the GDST 11+ entrance assessment, part of the Girls' Day School Trust family, covering English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning, and may include an interview. The school offers a comprehensive education with a wide range of academic, sporting, musical, dramatic and artistic opportunities.
- ✓Step 1 — Initial enquiry: Contact the Admissions Team at Bromley High School to register your interest and request a prospectus. Visit the school on an Open Day or arrange a private tour to experience the school environment first-hand.
- ✓Step 2 — Submit registration: Complete the online (or paper) registration form and pay the registration fee to formally apply for a Year 7 place at Bromley High School. Early registration is recommended — many independent schools have rolling admissions and limited Year 7 places.
- ✓Step 3 — Reference from current school: The school will request an academic and pastoral reference from your child's current school. This provides insight into your child's academic progress, character and suitability.
- ✓Step 4 — GDST entrance assessment: Your daughter will sit the GDST 11+ entrance assessment covering English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning. The assessment is consistent across the GDST family of schools and designed to identify academic ability and potential.
- ✓Step 5 — Interview (where applicable): Many independent schools include an interview as part of the selection process — this is a friendly conversation to learn about her interests, motivations and aspirations.
- ✓Step 6 — Written decision: Following the assessment, parents are notified in writing whether her child has been offered a place at Bromley High School.
- ✓Step 7 — Accept the place: To accept an offer, parents complete an acceptance form and pay a deposit to secure the place. The deposit is typically credited against future school fees.
- ✓Academic Scholarships: Awarded to applicants demonstrating exceptional academic ability in the entrance assessment.
- ✓Music Scholarships: For pupils with proven musical ability — supported by an audition.
- ✓Art & Drama Scholarships: For pupils with strong creative and performance ability, supported by a portfolio or audition.
- ✓Sport Scholarships: For pupils with talent and achievement in sport at a competitive level.
- ✓Bursary Awards: Means-tested financial support for families who require help with school fees at Bromley High School. Awards are typically assessed annually.
- ✓Sibling Discount: Available at many independent schools for families with multiple children attending.
Bromley High School Oversubscription Criteria
- Looked-after and previously looked-after children (highest priority).
- Children who achieve the highest scores in the 11+ entrance test.
- Children living within the school's priority catchment area.
- Children with siblings currently attending Bromley High School.
- All other qualifying children ranked by distance from the school.
Key Dates & Deadlines — Bromley High School 2026
| 📌 Open Events | Throughout the year — check school website to register |
| 📌 Application Window | Rolling admissions — apply early to secure assessment slot |
| 📌 Entrance Assessment | Arranged after registration submitted |
| 📌 Decision Notification | Following assessment, by written letter from the Head |
| 📌 Acceptance & Deposit | Deposit required to secure offered place |
How to Apply to Bromley High School
Step 1 — Visit Bromley High School (GDST
Visit Bromley High School (GDST) at an Open Event or arrange a personal tour
Step 2 — Apply online via the school's admissions portal
Apply online via the school's admissions portal
Step 3 — Pay the non-refundable application fee of £150
Pay the non-refundable application fee of £150 (£240 for overseas candidates)
Step 4 — The school requests a confidential reference from your
The school requests a confidential reference from your daughter's current school
Step 5 — Your daughter sits the 11+ Entrance Examination
Your daughter sits the 11+ Entrance Examination — Saturday 21 November 2026 (for 2027 entry)
Step 6 — Tests are non-subject specific
Tests are non-subject specific, covering verbal, non-verbal, spatial and quantitative reasoning, plus short creative writing paper and brief mathematics extension exercise
Step 7 — Note: The school does not provide past or sample papers
Note: The school does not provide past or sample papers
Step 8 — On acceptance, pay the £1,500 acceptance deposit
On acceptance, pay the £1,500 acceptance deposit (refunded after pupil has left, less any outstanding amounts)
Independent Subjects Tested at Bromley High School
Scholarships & Bursaries at Bromley High School
Available scholarships and bursaries: Academic Scholarships (up to 30% of fees), Music, Sport, Art Scholarships. Means-tested bursaries via GDST. Lunches compulsory Reception-Year 11 at £340/term.
Outcome announced: Academic Scholarships up to maximum 30% of fees for Year 7 entry. Music Scholars assessed by audition (Grade 5 or above). Sport Scholars assessed by practical tests/reference. Art Scholars by portfolio + interview.
Additional notes: Bromley High School (GDST) is an independent day school for girls aged 4-18. Member of the Girls' Day School Trust. School lunches compulsory Reception-Year 11. Fees can be paid monthly via direct debit or termly. Educational trips exempt from VAT (Tour Operators' Margin Scheme).
Independent Practice Papers for Bromley High School
Bromley High School uses GDST 11+ Entrance Assessment format. Our Practice Papers is a great way to practice for the exam — with full video explanations for every question.
- 3 × English, Maths, VR & NVR tests
- 600 video explanations
- 31.5 hours of video content
- 3 × English, Maths, VR & NVR tests
- 600 video explanations
- 28.5 hours of video content
- 4 mixed-subject practice tests
- 200 video explanations
- 11.5 hrs video content
- 4 mixed-subject practice tests
- 200 video explanations
- 11 hrs video content
- 4 mixed-subject practice tests
- 200 video explanations
- 9.5 hrs video content
- 4 mixed-subject practice tests
- 200 video explanations
- 10 hrs video content
- 4 mixed-subject practice tests
- 200 video explanations
- 9.5 hrs video content
- 4 mixed-subject practice tests
- 200 video explanations
- 9 hrs video content
How to Prepare for the Bromley High School 11+ Exam
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Academic Performance at Bromley High School (GCSE & A-Level Results)
Bromley High School is an academically selective GDST girls’ school with consistently excellent results, earning a rare ‘Exceptional’ rating for learning and achievement from the ISI.
- GCSE: a strong record across a broad curriculum.
- A-Level: excellent results, with a high proportion of top grades (recently around 86% at A*–B).
- Progression: strong progression to leading universities, including Oxbridge, Russell Group and US destinations.
Exam results change annually, so always confirm the latest published figures on the school’s website.
Catchment Area for Bromley High School
Bromley High School is an independent school and does not operate a catchment area. As a day school, places are open to families from across the London Borough of Bromley and surrounding areas, with entry by selective assessment rather than where a family lives.
The school occupies a 25-acre site in Bromley, with main entry points at 4+, 11+ and the Sixth Form (Sixth Form entry is subject to GCSE grades, reference and interview).
Pastoral Care, Sport & Extracurricular Life
Part of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), Bromley High School is an academically selective independent day school for girls (ages 4–18) on a leafy 25-acre site in the London Borough of Bromley. A member of HMC and GSA known for traditional values within a happy, innovative atmosphere, it offers strong pastoral care and was the first all-girls All-Steinway School in the world.
Music, sport, drama, art and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award are particularly strong, set within a wide co-curricular programme. For the full list, see the school’s own website.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bromley High School
How do I get into Bromley High School?
To gain entry to Bromley High School Year 7, parents register their child with the Admissions Team, submit a registration fee and arrange for the child to sit the 11+ entrance assessment covering English and Mathematics. A reference from the current school is required. Following the assessment and any interview, parents are notified in writing of the outcome.
Is Bromley High School a GDST school?
Yes. Bromley High School is a member of the Girls' Day School Trust (GDST), a family of 23 independent girls' schools across the UK. GDST schools share an entrance assessment approach at 11+ covering English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning, with results used to determine offers of places at any of the GDST schools applied to.
What is the 11+ exam at Bromley High School?
Bromley High School uses its own 11+ entrance assessment for Year 7 entry. The assessment covers English and Mathematics, designed to identify both current ability and future academic potential. An interview with the Head or Deputy Head may also form part of the selection process.
Are there scholarships at Bromley High School?
Yes. Bromley High School offers Academic, Music, Art, Drama and Sport scholarships. Means-tested Bursary Awards are also available to support families requiring financial assistance with school fees. Contact the Admissions Office for current scholarship and bursary information.
When should I apply to Bromley High School?
Most independent schools including Bromley High School accept applications throughout the year, but Year 7 places are often offered 12-18 months in advance. Register early — ideally by Year 5 (age 9-10) — to secure assessment slots and avoid disappointment.
Are there free Independent 11+ practice papers for Bromley High School?
Yes. ExamTutor offers a free Independent 11+ Practice Test Paper and free Tutor Video Explanations. The practice paper matches the format of independent school 11+ entrance exams covering English and Mathematics — the subjects typically tested at Bromley High School. No registration required.
When is the Bromley High School 11+ registration deadline?
The registration deadline at Bromley High School is Prior to the November Entrance Examination. The registration fee is £150 (£240 overseas), non-refundable. Always check the school's official admissions page for current details.
When are Bromley High School 11+ results announced?
At Bromley High School, 11+ assessment results are After assessment. The deadline to accept a place is Written acceptances by Friday 9 January 2026 (for Sixth Form).
What is the acceptance deposit at Bromley High School?
The acceptance deposit at Bromley High School is £1,500 (refunded after pupil has left, less any outstanding amounts). This is payable on acceptance of a place.