Brighton Girls is the only all-through, all-girls school in Brighton & Hove; a family of big sisters and little sisters, existing right at the heart of its creative, forward-thinking, dynamic community. Below is a guide to admissions at various entry points. We look forward to welcoming you to the school.
Our Year 7, 11+ entry, is our main intake to the Senior School. Set in the heart of Brighton we are very much a reflection of Brighton itself – creative, eclectic and nurturing. Our girls come from all over Brighton and Sussex as well as our Prep School.
We are aware of the disruption many pupils will have experienced due to school closures as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, and the impact that these extraordinary circumstances will have had on their education. We know that parents are understandably concerned about academically selective assessment processes, in the light of these closures, and have been reviewing our approach to the entrance procedures, to ensure that we gather as much relevant information as possible to inform our decisions and ensure that applicants are not disadvantaged by the lack of normal education received during the lockdowns. We also place importance on the 11+ interview, references from your daughter’s previous school, and may also take account of other relevant factors or circumstances.
You may also be interested in our Early Doors process for girls currently in Year 5. Ideal for those looking to take the pressure off Year 6 Early Doors allows application into Year 7 from Year 5. See our Early Doors Toolkit for more information.
To start the admissions process simply follow these easy steps. For additional information email admissions@brightongirls.gdst.net.
The very best way to decide if Brighton Girls is the best choice for your family is for you all to come and visit us – either virtually or in person. We offer a variety of opportunities for you to do this, both formally and informally and we aim to make the whole process as simple and as stress-free as possible. We hold a number of Open Doors events throughout the year as well as Private Tours and Virtual Tasters – simply get complete the link below to arrange.
Our Application Form is the first formal stage of our admissions process. Girls will then be invited to our taster events throughout the year. These taster events provide excellent opportunities for girls to get to know us and to experience daily life here. In order to take part in our entrance examinations we must have a completed Application Form plus a copy of the candidate’s birth certificate and passport. If you are applying for a Bursary or Scholarship this must be indicated on your Application Form.
We have a two stage entry process. For girls in Year 6 applying our assessment day for Year 7 takes place in the December prior to entry. They’ll be assessed in maths, English, non-verbal and verbal reasoning.
All candidates are automatically assessed for an Academic Scholarship through the papers they sit on assessment day. Other Scholarships and Bursaries are available, which you can find on our Scholarships page. Please note, your bursary application must be received prior to the assessment day – late applications cannot be considered.
We also have an Early Doors application process for girls in Year 5 – see our Early Doors Toolkit.
Places for Year 7 are offered in early February following assessments. Following acceptance of a place you will be sent a welcome pack and an invitation to our Welcome Day held in June. Parents are also invited to our Welcome Day in June and a Welcome Evening in early September when joining Year 7. All our Year 7 girls are given a buddy to help them settle in.
Early Doors offers will be made in April and girls invited to join our Early Doors Programme.
Year 7 2021 (11+)
Late applications will be considered in discussion with the Head. Please contact admissions.
Year 7 2022 (11+)
Application deadline: Sunday 31 October 2021
Year 7 2023 (Early Doors)
Application deadline: Monday 7 February 2022
Please note, late applications will be considered in discussion with the Head.
A step-by-step guide to the assessment process for entry into Year 7 2021:
A step-by-step guide to the assessment process for the Early Doors entry into Year 7 2022:
When you join a GDST Sixth Form you join a family of students beyond Brighton. With 23 schools and two academies GDST offers outstanding opportunities that you won’t get anywhere else. Our Sixth Form benefit from being in a small, friendly and nurturing community but are also able to tap into a dynamic national network of schools with linked sixth forms. Added to this we have the benefit of a 77,0000 strong alumnae community, providing our girls with a hugely powerful network for lifelong support.
The admissions process for Sixth Form – Year 12 (16+) starts in Year 10 with our taster activities. To start the admissions process simply follow these easy steps. For additional information email admissions@brightongirls.gdst.net.
The very best way to decide if Brighton Girls Sixth Form is the best choice for your family is for you all to come and visit us – either virtually or in person. We offer a variety of opportunities for you to do this, both formally and informally and we aim to make the whole process as simple and as stress-free as possible. We host a Sixth Form Information Evening which gives specific information for this entry point, but information is also available at our Open Doors events throughout the year and we welcome private visits and tours – simply use our Enquiry Form to arrange.
Our Application Form is the first formal stage of our admissions process. Students will then be invited to submit a more detailed submission.
As part of our Sixth Form intake we also have a number of scholarships and bursaries available, which you can find on our scholarships page. Please indicate your interest on the application.
All candidates are asked to submit a personal statement, GCSE predicted grades and invited for interview with our teaching staff. Assessments are held in February.
Girls are also invited in to taster events where they are assigned a buddy and attend lessons so that they can experience everyday life here.
Conditional offers are made in March based on applicant’s performance in the academic scholarship exam and/or interview and their summer GCSE results. Before an interview we will contact the applicant’s current school for a reference. These offers are conditional upon GCSE grades achieved and released the following August. We accept pupils with 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above. Upon acceptance of a conditional offer students are invited in to a series of Sixth Form Induction Days held at the end of our Summer Term.
Application deadline: Monday 8 February 2021
Please note, late applications will be considered in discussion with the Head.
Here at Brighton Girls we are passionate about creating a spark in our girls so that they develop their natural curiosity into a lifelong love of learning. As specialists in girls’ education we encourage our girls to participate in a wide range of opportunities all designed to bolster their confidence and give them a can-do attitude. Our main entry points are Reception and then Year 2. There are opportunities to join the other year groups, up to and including Year 6, when occasional places become available.
To start the admissions process simply follow these easy steps. For additional information email admissions@brightongirls.gdst.net.
The very best way to decide if Brighton Girls is the best choice for your family is for you all to come and visit us – either virtually or in person. We offer a variety of opportunities for you to do this, both formally and informally and we aim to make the whole process as simple and as stress-free as possible. We hold a number of Open Doors events throughout the year as well as Private Tours and Virtual Tasters – simply complete our Enquiry Form to arrange.
Our Application Form is the first formal stage of our admissions process. In order to take part in our entrance assessments we must have a completed Application Form plus a copy of the candidate’s birth certificate and passport.
Once we have an application your daughter will be invited to a Taster Day and assessment. Taster events provide excellent opportunities for girls to get to know us and to experience daily life here. Assessments are designed to look for potential and are undertaken hand in hand with getting to know your daughter at our taster days.
Reception to Year 2 – we have teacher-led informal assessments for entry into Reception to Year 2.
Years 3 to Year 6 – we have short assessments in Verbal Reasoning, Maths and Comprehension.
Offers are then made and following the acceptance of a place we will send a welcome pack and an invitation to join our Welcome Day held annually in June. Girls can meet their new classmates and teachers and familiarise themselves with the school before the start of the Autumn Term.
Need some help and advice in making that enormous decision about your daughter’s future? Book in for a meeting with our Head of Prep, Ms Laura Comerford, on a one to one Google Meet.
Virtual Meet the Head Appointments
Tuesday 27 April
Tuesday 4 May
Friday 7 May
Wednesday 12 May
Reception class and our early years education is the foundation of the learning journey for all our pupils and at Brighton Girls we provide a nurturing and supportive environment that allows children to flourish both socially and academically. We strive to inspire, motivate and encourage pupils to be curious about the world around them and instil a passion for lifelong learning.
Please come to see for yourselves and experience what makes Brighton Girls the best start for your daughter. To enquire about place in Reception and start the admissions process simply follow these easy steps. For additional information email admissions@brightongirls.gdst.net
The very best way to decide if Brighton Girls is the best choice for your family is for you all to come and visit us – either virtually or in person. We offer a variety of opportunities for you to do this, both formally and informally and we aim to make the whole process as simple and as stress-free as possible. We hold a number of Open Doors events throughout the year as well as Private Tours and Virtual Tasters – simply complete our Enquiry Form to arrange.
Our Application Form is the first formal stage of our admissions process. In order to take part in our entrance assessments we must have a completed Application Form and a copy of the candidate’s birth certificate and passport.
Once we have an application your daughter will be invited to a Taster Day and assessment. Taster events provide excellent opportunities for girls to get to know us and to experience daily life here. Assessments are designed to look for potential and are undertaken hand in hand with getting to know your daughter at our taster days.
Reception to Year 2 – we have teacher-led informal assessments for entry into Reception to Year 2.
Offers are then made and following the acceptance of a place we will send a welcome pack and an invitation to join our Welcome Day held annually at the end of the Summer Term. Girls can meet their new classmates and teachers and familiarise themselves with the school before the start of the Autumn Term.
Need some help and advice in making that enormous decision about your daughter’s future? Book in for a meeting with our Head of Prep, Ms Laura Comerford, on a one to one Google Meet.
Virtual Meet the Head Appointments
Tuesday 27 April
Tuesday 4 May
Friday 7 May
Wednesday 12 May
