Who can apply
Entry at age 7
Boys who wish to join Hampton Prep (Years 3 to 6) at 7+ from another school are invited to meet the Headmaster and attend an assessment morning.
Children born between 1 September 2018 and 31 August 2019 are eligible for entry in September 2026. Registration for this entry point is open, please contact the Admissions Team for further information on 020 8979 1844 or email admissions@hamptonprep.org.uk.
Occasional places
Children wishing to join Hampton Prep after the start of Year 3 will be invited to attend an assessment, as and when places become available. For more information about occasional places, please contact the Admissions Team on 020 8979 1844 or email admissions@hamptonprep.org.uk.
Visit Us
We warmly invite families to join us at one of our open events to meet our staff and children, explore our facilities and experience life at Hampton Prep first-hand. To find out more and book your place, please click on the link below.
BOOK A VISIT
Registration
To register your son for entry to Hampton Prep, please complete our online registration form using the link below. A £120 registration fee is required. If you have any questions or experience any difficulties with the online process, please contact our Admissions Team on 020 8979 1844 or email admissions@hamptonprep.org.uk and they will be happy to help.
We will acknowledge your registration on receipt. Children may be registered for entry at any time after their birth and early registration is recommended.
REGISTER YOUR CHILD
7+ Assessment
Our assessment morning is specifically designed to appeal to six-year-old boys and is lots of fun! We aim to get to know each boy as an individual and to see if they will be happy and thrive at Hampton Prep.
The morning mirrors a typical School day as closely as possible, allowing us to observe each boy’s potential across a range of skills and learning behaviours.
Although there are three short assessments, most of the morning is devoted to activities which the boys throw themselves into with great enthusiasm. Outdoor play may include solving giant puzzles, building imaginative models with wooden blocks and sticks, or inventing new playground games in small groups – offering plenty of opportunities for teamwork, creativity and problem-solving.
We also spend a good deal of time chatting with the boys. Each boy is invited to bring an object he treasures and tell us all about it. This is often the most fascinating aspect of the day, as they are always eager to share!
A reference is also requested from each boy’s current Headteacher.
Registration is open for boys wishing to enter the Prep School in Year 3 from September 2026.
English assessment
The English assessment is a pen and paper exercise that allows us to assess each boy’s developing strengths in English. Boys complete some short reading comprehension activities and may be asked to write a brief story based on a selection of pictures. No special preparation is required.
Mathematics assessment
Boys complete age-appropriate arithmetic tasks within a set period of time – we do not expect them to know any more than they would normally encounter in their current Year 2 setting.
The reasoning assessment
Reasoning is assessed through an online exercise. No special preparation or practice is required, other than being comfortable using a mouse and keyboard, or touch screen laptop.
Results
Parents are notified of the outcome of the 7+ assessment within ten days. Families receiving offers will be given an acceptance deadline, and a deposit is required to secure the place.
The same process applies for occasional place offers.
Entry to the Prep is subject to a boy achieving the minimum agreed level in his assessment and demonstrating that he will be happy and thrive at the School, as well as cope positively with the demands placed upon him. As we assess more boys than there are places available, responses will be ‘offer’, ‘waiting list’ or ‘no offer’.
Boys currently attending Hampton Prep automatically progress to the Senior School at the end of Year 6, subject to meeting the required standards of behaviour and progress.
