Admissions Process

We know how important it is to select the right school for your child, and we are committed to supporting families in finding out more about the opportunities on offer at PGS and experiencing what makes this such a special place.

When can your child join PGS?

We are fully co-educational throughout the school, and pupils may join at the following main entry points.

2½ (Pre-School)
4+ (Reception)
7+ (Year 3)
11+ (Year 7)
13+ (Year 9)
16+ (Sixth Form)

It is on occasion possible to offer places in other year groups, and we are experienced in supporting families who are relocating to the area from other parts of the UK or overseas.

How to Apply

For entry in to the Senior School and Sixth Form in September 2025, the principal entrance interview and assessments were held in November 2024. If you need to make a late application to join in September 2025 we are still able to accept applications, though all our financial assistance and scholarship offers have been made.

Pre-School and Junior School applications are still open for September 2025 entry.

Applications for September 2026, throughout the whole school, are now open.

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Are there any Scholarships or Financial Assistance available?

A range of scholarships are available to recognize exceptional academic achievement, as well as talent in co-curricular pursuits, including Art, Drama, Music and Sport.

The Portsmouth Grammar School also seeks to offer means-tested financial assistance to talented pupils who would not otherwise be able to attend the school.

For more information on Scholarships & Financial Assistance, please visit our Fees & Scholarships page.

Our Admissions team is always available to answer any queries and looks forward to welcoming you to PGS. To find our more or to arrange a visit, contact us on 023 9236 4269 or [email protected].

Senior School Admissions

Please call Admissions on 023 9236 4269 or email [email protected].

Junior School Admissions

Please call Admissions on 023 9236 4244 or email [email protected].