Admissions

As a state selective grammar school, students need to pass an entrance exam to attend HGS. This section of the website includes everything you need to know about the admissions process.

Admissions Calendar

The admissions process opens in May and there are a number of deadlines which must be met throughout the school year.

Admissions Policies

Download and read our admissions policies for Year 7 and Sixth Form entry which have full details of the criteria for admission.

Contact Admissions

If you have specific questions about the admissions process that are not answered on our website, you can contact us.

Entrance Exam

All students seeking entry into Year 7 must sit an entrance exam in the autumn term before the September when they wish to start school.

Admissions FAQs

Discover detailed answers to the most common questions about the application process for Year 7 students.

How to Register for Year 7 Entry

Follow our step-by-step guide if you wish to apply for a place for your child to start in Year 7 in the next academic year.

Independent Appeals

You may, if you wish, appeal against the decision not to offer your child a place at HGS, and you need to follow the appeals process fully.

In-Year Admissions

Entries into Years 8-11 during the school year are rare and are subject to an entrance test and a waiting list for all students.