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APPLY FOR SENIOR SCHOOL

We are delighted you are considering Portsmouth High Senior School for your daughter. Here's how to apply.

Our aim is for your daughter to thrive, both academically and personally. We realise that choosing the right school can seem daunting, therefore we aim for our admissions process to be fun and stimulating for girls, and simple and stress-free for parents.

Year 7 Entry (age 11)

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Before you apply, we would encourage you to come and see us at one of our Open Events or Book a Family Visit. You will have an opportunity to see the school, learn more about our academic ethos and leading co-curricular programme, and speak with members of staff.

Visit Us

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When you are ready, register (application) for a place. A non-refundable fee of £60 is charged to process each child’s application. This fee is inclusive of VAT. We are happy to accept your application at any time.

When you register please indicate if you would like to apply for a scholarship; art, drama, music and sport (available for Year 7, Year 9 and Year 12 entry) and/or a bursary (available for Year 7 and Year 12 entry). Please view our Frequently Asked Questions page for guidance.

Once registered, and in the middle of the autumn term preceding entry, Entrance Examination details, along with sample papers, will be sent to you via your parent admissions account (where you have registered).

Register

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Experience days are a great way for pupils currently in Year 6 to find out more about school life through a fun and educational day in the October preceeding the year of entry.

Book a Year 7 Experience Day

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Entrance Examinations are held in early January. The examinations are held in the morning and, in the afternoon, there are activities when candidates enjoy fun games and challenges which are part of the assessment process.

Scholarship assessments are carried out on a separate day to entrance examinations in early January. If your daughter has applied for a scholarship she will be invited into school for assessment in her chosen field.

Entrance Examination and Scholarship Assessment Day

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Offers will be sent electronically via your parent admissions account and will include details of any financial assistance you have applied for and/or scholarships. Places should be accepted by early March (date to be advised) to ensure your daughter’s place is confirmed.

Offers Made

Year 8, Year 9 and Year 10 Entry (ages 12 - 15)

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Before you apply, we would encourage you to come and see us at one of our Open Events or Book a Family Visit. You will have an opportunity to see the school, learn more about our academic ethos and leading co-curricular programme, and speak with members of staff.

Visit Us

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When you are ready, register (application) for a place. A non-refundable fee of £60 is charged to process each child’s application. This fee is inclusive of VAT. We are happy to accept your application at any time.

When you register, please indicate if you would like to apply for a scholarship; art, drama, music and sport (available for Year 7, Year 9 and Year 12 entry) and/or a bursary (available for Year 7 and Year 12 entry). Please view our Frequently Asked Questions page for guidance.

Once registered, and in the middle of the autumn term preceding entry, sample papers, will be sent to you via your parent account and arrangements will be made for your daughter to sit the examination.

Register

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Following your application, Entrance Examinations are held throughout the year at a time convenient for you and your daughter.  Your daughter will also have a brief interview with the Head when she sits her examination.

Entrance Examination

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Offers will be sent electronically via your parent admissions account and will include details of any financial assistance you have applied for and/or scholarships. Places should be accepted by early March (date to be advised) to ensure your daughter’s place is confirmed.

Offers Made

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Jack Frost Winter Fun Afternoon

Friday 30 January 2026 1.30 to 3.00

An afternoon of winter-themed activities for families with children aged 5 and under.

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