Boarding Admissions

Thank you for your interest in boarding at St George’s School, Harpenden.

OUTSTANDING OFSTED

We were recently inspected by Ofsted, and we are delighted that the outcome was Outstanding. To read the report please click here.

VAT Status

The Government has confirmed that state boarding fees will remain exempt from VAT following the introduction of VAT at 20% on private school and boarding fees. This makes our fees highly competitive in comparison to the private sector.

Visit Us

Open Evening - Friday 4th October 2024 at 5pm. You do not need to book a tour of the school, but head teacher talks need to be booked in advance. The boarding houses will be open. Please refer to the home page of the school website for more information.

Open Morning - Tuesday 15th October at 9am. This event is now full, but there will be an opportunity to tour the school when you attend for interview.

We also offer a tour of the school when you attend for interview, should this be required.

How to Apply

We believe the opportunities that boarding can bring are many.

If you are interested in places for the academic year 2024/2025-there is still an opportunity to join us in some year groups. Please contact us as spaces are limited.

For applications for 2025/2026 and beyond, please read the following information and then complete the application form, found towards the bottom of this page. Please also include a copy of your child’s passport and a recent school report.

Interviews

Once we have received an application, we will seek a reference from the current school and interview all applicants to ascertain suitability to board. As part of the interview you will have the opportunity to tour the school and meet boarding students and staff.

Places are then offered according to the admissions code and in line with our Admissions Policy.

Please note that we do not accept applications from students going into year 11 or year 13 unless there are exceptional circumstances.

Year 7

If you currently reside in the UK, you will need to apply BOTH to us AND to the Local Authority where you live. Please use the link at the bottom of this page for the St George’s School application form. Please also make an online application to the Local Authority where you live and select St George’s School (Boarding) as one of your ranked schools. Please ensure that the schools you are applying for via your Local Authority are ranked in order of preference.

If you currently reside overseas, you will need to apply BOTH to us AND to Hertfordshire County Council. Please use the link at the bottom of this page for the St George’s School application form. Please also make an online application to the Hertfordshire County Council (Secondary Transfer) and select St George’s School (Boarding) as one of your ranked schools. Please ensure that the schools you are applying for via HCC are ranked in order of preference.

Applications to join in Year 7 follow the same timeframe as the Local Authority Secondary Transfer process. The process for applying to join us in September 2025 is as follows:

Monday 2nd September 2024 - Applications open for Year 7 entry 2025.
Friday 18th October 2024 - Closing Date for submitting the St George’s School application form to us.
Thursday 31st October 2024 - Closing Date for Secondary Transfer application to your Local Authority.
Friday 8th November 2024 - Boys Year 7 tours and interviews, held at St George’s
Friday 15th November 2024 - Girls Year 7 tours and interviews, held at St George's
Friday 22nd November - Reserve date for Year 7 interviews
Friday 29th November 2024 - Deadline for changing school preferences with your local authority should you wish to.
Wednesday 18th December 2024 - We will let you know if your child is considered suitable to board. Please note this is NOT a guaranteed offer of a place as there may be more applicants who are deemed suitable to board than we have places for.
Monday 3rd March 2025 - Formal offers are made.
Monday 17th March 2025 - offers must be accepted or declined by this date.

Late Applications: If you have missed these deadlines, please contact us regarding the waiting list.

Years 8, 9 and 10

There is no deadline for applications into Years 8, 9, or 10, but the normal application window is during the autumn term and spring terms. We normally make offers by February half term or by the Easter holidays. Please complete the application form found below and send to us. If there are spaces available, arrangements will be made for an interview and tour of the school. If there are no places available at the time your application is received, you will be contacted and asked if you would like to be added to the waiting list. Interviews will not be held until a place becomes available.

Year 12

Applicants to become a boarder and study for A’Levels at St George’s School will need to complete an application form for boarding AND a separate options form for sixth form (to be made available at a later date). Please note that this does not apply to current Year 11 boarding students already at the school.

Friday November 29th 2024 - Closing Date for submitting an application for a boarding place in Year 12.
17th December 2024- Interviews and Tours
9th January 2025 - Interviews and Tours (continued)
5th February 2025 - Interviews and Tours (continued)
14th February 2025 - Boarding offers made (on or before this date)
April 2025 - Sixth form offers made including confirmation of subject choices.

Late Applications: If you have missed these deadlines, please contact us regarding the waiting list.

Further Questions

Please have a look at our Frequently Asked Questions

Boarding FAQs

To contact us in Boarding Admissions

Boarding Enquiries

Mrs Sally Styles
Email: boarding@stgeorges.herts.sch.uk or if you would like to speak with us on the phone, please email to arrange a time.

Application form

Determined Admission Arrangements for St George's School for September 2024

IPlease do not use for current applications