Don't cry about the 4+ at Putney High - Get prepared!

A very popular school that we prepare for in Putney.

It is a GDST Independent Day school for girls.

My clients who visit this school are drawn to it because of its vibrant nature. They often comment that the girls who show them around are so confident, bright and highly articulate.

We continue to teach several girls who we supported to gain entry to this school at 4+ and who are currently studying at Putney High. I can honestly say that these girls are the most amazing girls to teach, They are genuinely kind, loving and caring girls who just want to learn more and more. Truthfully - a delight to teach and to learn with.

Class sizes are not exceptionally small to be completely honest with you and if this is something that you value for your daughter than it is worth keeping this in mind.

22 girls in each Reception class - Year 2.

24 girls from Year 3 - Year 6.

Be crystal clear that there are only 44 places available into Reception and there will be hundreds of girls applying for Putney High at 4+. As it is such a highly sought after school - let’s assume that 440 girls will apply for a place at Putney High.

Your daughter therefore has a 1:10 chance of being successful in this 4+ assessment.

Another school that will tell you that there is ‘no need to prepare’. I’ve personally never heard of a girl passing an assessment at Putney High without being thoroughly prepared. Obviously I have not spoken to the whole of London and I do not know everyone applying here but I’m speaking based on the parents that I have spoken to historically (over the last 20 years).

Whatever your reason is for wanting this school for your daughter, do make sure that you prepare her to the best of your ability to have the highest possible chances of being successful in this 4+ assessment. With only 4 places available at the 7+ entry point, this might be your only chance to support your daughter to study at Putney High. Occasional places do arise but these are incredibly rare.

One more thing. Just because Putney High says that they take age into account, I really wouldn’t make this mean something that it doesn’t. I won’t go on about it here - I’ve spoken extensively about my views about summer and autumn born babies! Search for my blogs!

Our Waiting List is now open for our new cohort of students joining us from September 2026. This will be for assessments for 2028 entry and beyond. Join our Waiting List today and secure your day/time for weekly tuition and ongoing access to your teacher to have the support your truly need to support your child to be wildly successful in any assessment. This will form your Registration fee and once. you have joined our Company Director Maria Mazarese will be in direct contact to see which days/times could work well for your child.

We look forward to supporting your child to have the success they deserve to have in any assessment.