Don't make these THREE mistakes when preparing for the 4+ at South Hampstead.

We prepared a total of 7 girls for their 4+ Assessments at South Hampstead (2026 entry). 5 have passed.

South Hampstead is a very misunderstood school at 4+. Parents typically will start preparing for the 4+ at South Hampstead very late. 12 months of Assessment preparation is needed to be in with even the slightest of chances of being successful at this school. And if people tell you otherwise, nod and carry on!

We are currently only preparing 3 girls for their 4+ at South Hampstead which I have to say is very strange. Obviously you can do what you like but starting late will not help your daughter to be in with the highest possible chances of being offered a place at this school. Round 1 is in November. Round 2 is in January. So you have about 7 months to prepare for this school (if we factor in holidays and sickness etc).

South Hampstead call it an' ‘enjoyable visit’, and whilst it was ‘enjoyed’ by most of our girls, it definitely was not deemed to be ‘enjoyable’ by all of the girls.

It should not be ‘considered a play date’ so please do not even mention this word to your daughter.

Mistake #1

Starting late.

Yes, I know the school says that ‘no special preparation is necessary’ and ‘no formal knowledge is expected’. And if you wish to listen to this - great! You do that! We have been preparing for this assessment for many, many years and we know exactly what will be assessed and we know exactly what they are expecting! Prepare your daughter thoroughly for her 4+ at South Hampstead.

Mistake #2

Telling your daughter that she is going on a ‘play date’!

Mistake #3

Not teaching phonics and maths to the level expected in the South Hampstead 4+ assessment.

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