HBS pass marks, three-mile priority and old bands
The top 300 after Round 1 go through to Round 2, and results from both rounds make the final ranking. Living within three miles gives priority but not exemption from the test. The old banding system is no longer used.
How it works
- Round 1: the highest-ranked 300 are invited, including ties.
- Final ranking: Round 1 and Round 2 results combined.
- Offers: the school's priority categories decide who gets a place.
The address rule
Priority goes to looked-after children, eligible Pupil Premium girls, then girls within three miles, each with academic conditions. Your permanent address on the October deadline counts.
- Keep the policy for your entry year.
- Ask admissions about any unclear address.
Old bands
The school no longer uses bands, so an old Band A story tells you nothing about this year.
Compare like with like
Worked example Same percentage, different paper
On one practice set a child scores 12 of 16. On another, 15 of 20. Has she improved?
Answer: Both are 75%. Look at the question types before deciding.
The trap: The same percentage on different papers says nothing about difficulty.