About Prior's Field
Prior's Field is a girls independent day school in Surrey. Entry to Year 7 (11+) is via the ISEB Common Pre-Test, the online adaptive assessment used by leading UK independent senior schools, 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.
Prior's Field 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 #381 in The Sunday Times Parent Power. GCSE 9-7: 61%.
Year 7 Admissions Guide for Prior's Field
Prior's Field Admissions Criteria
Prior's Field is a girls independent day school in Surrey. Entry to Year 7 (11+) is via the ISEB Common Pre-Test, the online adaptive assessment used by leading UK independent senior schools, 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 Prior's Field 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 Prior's Field. 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 — ISEB Common Pre-Test: Your child will sit the ISEB Common Pre-Test online — the standardised, adaptive assessment used by Prior's Field and over 90 other UK independent senior schools. The test covers English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning and takes 2 hours 15 minutes in total. It is age-standardised to allow fair comparison across applicants.
- ✓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 Prior's Field.
- ✓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 Prior's Field. Awards are typically assessed annually.
- ✓Sibling Discount: Available at many independent schools for families with multiple children attending.
Prior's Field 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 Prior's Field.
- All other qualifying children ranked by distance from the school.
Key Dates & Deadlines — Prior's Field 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 Prior's Field
Step 1 — Visit Prior's Field in Godalming, Surrey
Visit Prior's Field in Godalming, Surrey — arrange a personal tour
Step 2 — Complete the online registration form
Complete the online registration form on the school's admissions portal
Step 3 — Pay the registration fee at the time of application
Pay the registration fee at the time of application
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 entrance assessment at Prior's
Your daughter sits the entrance assessment at Prior's Field
Step 6 — Attend an interview as part of the assessment process
Attend an interview as part of the assessment process
Step 7 — Following assessment, offers are communicated
Following assessment, offers are communicated
Step 8 — On acceptance, pay the deposit to secure the place
On acceptance, pay the deposit to secure the place
Independent Subjects Tested at Prior's Field
Scholarships & Bursaries at Prior's Field
Available scholarships and bursaries: Academic, Music, Art, Drama, Sport Scholarships. Means-tested bursaries available.
Outcome announced: Awards announced alongside offers
Additional notes: Prior's Field is an independent day and boarding school for girls in Godalming, Surrey (founded 1902 by Julia Huxley, mother of Aldous Huxley). Times rank #381. 25-acre campus.
Independent Practice Papers for Prior's Field
Prior's Field uses ISEB Common Pre-Test format. Our Practice Papers is a great way to practice for the exam — with full video explanations for every question.
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- 3 × English, Maths, VR & NVR tests
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- 4 mixed-subject practice tests
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- 4 mixed-subject practice tests
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- 4 mixed-subject practice tests
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Academic Performance at Prior’s Field (GCSE & A-Level Results)
Prior’s Field is a small selective girls’ school with strong results from a broad-ability intake.
- GCSE: in 2024 around 42% of grades were A*–A (9–7) and about 61% A*–B.
- A-Level: in 2024 around 51% of entries were A*–A and 76% A*–B, with a 100% pass rate.
- Progression: the majority of leavers progress to university, many to Russell Group institutions.
Exam results change annually, so always confirm the latest published figures on the school’s website.
Catchment Area for Prior’s Field
Prior’s Field is an independent school and does not operate a catchment area. As a girls’ day and boarding school, places are open to families from Godalming, Guildford and the wider area, and to full, weekly or flexi boarders, with entry by assessment at 11+, 13+ and Sixth Form.
The school sits in 42 acres of parkland near Godalming, Surrey, close to the A3 and around 45 minutes by train from London Waterloo.
Pastoral Care, Sport & Extracurricular Life
Founded in 1902 by Julia Huxley — mother of Julian and Aldous Huxley — Prior’s Field is a small independent day and boarding school for girls aged 11–18 near Godalming, Surrey, with a pioneering, suffragist heritage and a warm, family atmosphere. Being small, the school prides itself on knowing every girl well, with strong pastoral care a noted strength.
Co-curricular life is wide-ranging, with over 40 clubs a term — from creative writing, Model UN and philosophy to an ‘endangered instrument’ music programme, sport and debating. For the full list, see the school’s own website.
Frequently Asked Questions about Prior’s Field
How do I get into Prior's Field?
To gain entry to Prior's Field 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.
Does Prior's Field use the ISEB Common Pre-Test?
Yes. Prior's Field uses the ISEB Common Pre-Test as part of its 11+ admissions process. The ISEB Common Pre-Test is an online, adaptive assessment commissioned by ISEB and developed by GL Assessment, used by over 90 leading UK independent senior schools. It covers English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning and takes 2 hours 15 minutes to complete. Results are age-standardised and shared with all senior schools the candidate has registered with.
What is the 11+ exam at Prior's Field?
Prior's Field 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 Prior's Field?
Yes. Prior's Field 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 Prior's Field?
Most independent schools including Prior's Field 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 Prior's Field?
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 Prior's Field. No registration required.
When is the Prior's Field 11+ registration deadline?
The registration deadline at Prior's Field is See school website for current deadlines. The registration fee is Payable at registration. Always check the school's official admissions page for current details.
When are Prior's Field 11+ results announced?
At Prior's Field, 11+ assessment results are After assessment. The deadline to accept a place is As specified in offer letter.