South Hampstead High School GDST
Admissions reality
How competitive entry really is, what scores mean, and where the waiting-list picture is strong enough to trust.
Full exam briefScore banding
11+Offer score trend
Published policies across multiple years show the same broad 11+ model: selective entry based on examination performance plus further assessment steps, with no published numerical pass threshold.
Waiting list intelligence
Official policy says some candidates will not receive immediate offers but will be informed that they have been placed on the waiting list.
Official policy also says the Admissions Department keeps in touch with parents of candidates on the waiting list and makes offers if places become available.
Common mistakes parents make
Misconceptions we hear most often about this school
There is no published official pass mark for entry.
Qualifying as selective-eligible is only the first hurdle. Final allocation depends on oversubscription criteria, and distance from the school is frequently the deciding factor.
Sibling priority is limited rather than automatic.
Parents often assume the highest scorers get priority. In practice, once a child meets the selective threshold, proximity to the school can matter more than raw score.
For 16+, GCSE profile and subject requirements matter alongside entrance assessment.
This means there's no single pass mark to aim for. Preparation should focus on performing strongly across all areas rather than targeting a specific number.
What we're still researching
Transparency about gaps in our intelligence. We actively pursue this data and will update when available.
General Entry
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Competition ratio (applicants per place)
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Latest offer score threshold
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Year 7 Entry
Year 7 applicants per place
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Year 7 qualifying score
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