Why passing round 1 at South Hampstead doesn't mean your daughter will pass round 2.

Only 24 girls will be welcomed into Reception for 2026 entry at SH.

About 200 girls were assessed in the first round.

Out of those 200 girls, about 100 have been called back.

So the chances of passing round 1 were a lot higher than they will be to pass round 2.

Out of the 100 girls who have been selected to attend the round 2 assessment in January 2026, only 24 will be offered a place so roughly a 1:5 chance of passing. Also, keep in mind that there is a slight preference towards the girls who already have a sibling studying at SH.

So if your daughter has been offered a second round assessment at SH, first of all - well done. In order to pass, your daughter will have demonstrated exactly what the assessors were looking for. She has done exceptionally well.

Take a breather and celebrate. And then get straight back to work.

The work has only really, truly started - to be completely honest with you.

Here’s what some of you will do. Some of you will take a couple weeks off for Christmas and take your feet off the gas. Here’s what the rest of you will do. You will continue to take massive action to ensure that your daughter will go in a score highly in the second round at SH.

Who will do better do you think?

We have preparing girls to be wildly successful in their South Hampstead 4+ assessments for nearly 2 decades. We know exactly what is expected and we will support you every step of the way.

Join my incredible SH 4+ Success Programme (Round 2) and give your daughter the best gift ever this Christmas!

3 places open as of now.

Closes Friday 28th November 2025.