How to get into Haberdashers’ Boys’ School at 7+

Introduction

The Haberdashers’ Boys’ School (formerly Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys’ School) is an independent day school for boys aged 4-18, situated in Hertfordshire. Students can enter the Pre-Prep and Prep sections via respective admissions points at 4+ or 7+, and the Senior school via admissions points 11+, 13+ and 16+. It is expected that boys in the Prep School will move to the Senior School.

Before you apply

At the time of writing, the next open day at The Haberdashers’ Boys’ School was scheduled for Saturday 7th October 2023, from 9am to 1.30pm. There is no booking required for this event. The day will include a tour of the school and a talk from senior staff. 

For parents who would like to visit the school during a normal working day, the school offers small group tours (open events) on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9.15am. Parents can contact the Admissions Office on admissions@habsboys.org.uk to book an appointment.

At the time of writing, the fees for the Prep School (Years 3, 4, 5 and 6) were £7,747 per term, which equates to £23,241 per annum. These fees include lunch. 

Scholarships and bursaries are available, but only to those entering the Senior School.

Application

Applications for 7+ entry in September 2024 are open until Friday 3rd November 2023. There is a £150 registration fee (£200 for overseas applicants). The application form can be completed online through this link: https://www.habsboys.org.uk/admissions/apply

Assessment

The 7+ assessment procedure for Haberdashers’ Boys’ School is two-part. The first round of assessments will take place on Friday 24th November 2023. Boys will take a series of tests in reading, writing, maths and reasoning.

Children who are successful in the first round of assessments will be invited back to attend an interview on Friday 5th January 2024. Parents are asked to come in with their sons at the interview to meet the Head of the Prep School.

Results

Offers for 7+ entry to Haberdashers’ Boys’ School will be sent out by Friday 26th January 2024, and must be accepted by 12pm UK time on Wednesday 7th February 2024. 

Destination schools

There is an expectation that boys in the Haberdashers’ Boys’ Prep School will move to the Haberdashers’ Boys’ Senior School. For a breakdown of the destinations of previous Senior School leavers and a snapshot of the school’s A-Level results, please see:

https://www.habsboys.org.uk/post-article/~board/news/post/a-level-results-2023